Blade Operator

Duininck Companies; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Paid Time Off

Per Diem

Health plans

Dental & Vision plans

Company paid life insurance

Short-Term Disability

PPE provided

401K with company match

Job summary

Duininck is seeking seasonal, full-time construction crew members to support infrastructure projects across Texas and Oklahoma. The role offers competitive hourly pay with overtime, plus a strong benefits package and company-matched 401K.

You will operate blade equipment, follow grade stakes, and work with the team to ensure safety and quality on each site. The position requires willingness to travel, outdoor work in varying weather, and adherence to PPE and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety regulations and PPE requirements.
• Unwavering focus on safety and compliance.
• Willingness to travel throughout Texas.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates blade to achieve specified grading.
• Reads grade stakes and uses grade checker, laser, or GPS.
• Coordinates with crew using hand signals; maintains safety.
• Performs daily inspection and maintenance of equipment; reports issues.
• Keeps equipment clean and prepares for transport as needed.
• Maintains order and safety at the jobsite.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Read grade stakes

Team coordination

Willingness to travel

Job description

Current Openings - Construction & Materials

Duininck is a fourth-generation, 100-year family-led company built on strong relationships with customers, employees, subcontractors and vendors. We have a diverse portfolio of businesses managing projects at any scale.

Join specialized infrastructure projects across Texas and Oklahoma. You'll produce hot mix asphalt for military runways, construct roads for the Department of Transportation, and handle high-stakes concrete work for aviation and defense facilities. These aren't just jobs; they're careers building America's critical infrastructure.

This seasonal, full-time position comes with a strong benefits package including:

• Competitive hourly pay with overtime, based on experience
• Paid Time Off
• Per Diem (when applicable)
• Strong Health Plans to choose from
• Dental & Vision Plans, Company Paid Life insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Position specific personal protective equipment provided
• 401K with company match, and more!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operates blade to achieve the specified grading.
• Reads grade stakes and works with grade checker, laser, or GPS to maintain grade.
• Works closely with other crew members using hand signals to coordinate work and ensure safety.
• Performs daily inspection and maintenance and ensures that machine is in safe, proper working order including fluid checks and proper lubrication.
• Reports to shop when equipment needs maintenance and repair.
• Keeps equipment clean and prepares equipment for transport on flatbed when needed.
• Maintains orderliness, cleanliness and safety at jobsite.
• Follows Supervisor’s instructions closely.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understand basics of blade mechanicals.
• Understand and adhere to all safety regulations.
• Understand and adhere to the Personal Protection Equipment requirements.
• An unwavering focus on safety.
• Willingness to travel throughout Texas.

Work Environment | Physical Demands

• Walk, bend, kneel, lift, stretch and sit.
• Work outside in all weather conditions.
• Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly work extended | overtime hours, outdoors and in a variety of weather conditions at all project locations.

Duininck is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or citizenship status. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, click here.