Experienced Grading Operator

Payne & Dolan, Inc.; Sault Ste. Marie (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Union Benefits

Robust training and professional development program

Ongoing career growth opportunities

Job summary

A construction materials company is seeking an Operator for its Grading department. The role involves operating various grading construction equipment to move materials and prepare sites for road construction. Responsibilities include ensuring safety procedures, maintaining equipment, and assisting with repairs. Ideal candidates should have experience with machinery operation and reading grade stakes. Opportunities for local union benefits and professional development are included.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate various types of construction machinery safely and efficiently.
• Experience in reading grade stakes and equipment displays.
• Ability to perform rough and finish grading as per job assignment.

Responsibilities

• Operate grading machinery to move heavy construction materials.
• Maintain and clean all equipment to ensure safety.
• Follow safety and incident reporting procedures.

Skills

Machinery operation

Safety procedures

Grade reading

Tools

Grading construction equipment

Automated machine control

Job description

Job Description:

About Walbec Group

Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professional design, engineering and construction services at its six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering.

With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.

The Position:

We're looking for an Operator to work in our Grading department. Under the direction of the Foreman, the Operator will be responsible for operating several types of related grading construction equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Requirements:

• Use machinery to move construction materials, earth and other heavy materials at construction sites.
• Operate equipment that clears and grades land to prepare it for construction of roads. Work with one or several types of power construction equipment in a safe and effective manner to minimize the risk of injury and property damage.
• Able to read and understand grade stakes, automated machine control cab displays, etc.
• Depending on assignment, able to make rough grade, finish grade as needed.
• Depending on assignment, able to safely maneuver machinery in tight quarters, around people, traffic and utilities.
• Clean, maintain and secure all equipment.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Assist with repairs as needed.

The Benefits:

• Local Union Benefits
• Robust Walbec training and professional development program
• Ongoing career growth opportunities

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer, and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!