FINE GRADE GPS/UTS MOTOR GRADER

Branch Builds, Inc.; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Asheville, NC, is seeking a Fine Grade Motor Operator to perform fine grading operations as part of their civil division. This full-time role requires operating a self-propelled motor grader and involves responsibilities such as scraping and leveling dirt, balancing materials, and servicing equipment. Ideal candidates will have 1 to 3 years of operating experience, knowledge of construction techniques, and a working understanding of OSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction techniques.
• 1 to 3 years of fine grade motor operating experience.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oiling, greasing, servicing and making normal operating adjustments to equipment.
• Scraping and leveling dirt on roadway.
• Spreading and mixing materials on roadway.
• Shaping and blading subgrades.
• Balancing and rough shaping base course materials.

Skills

Knowledge of construction techniques

Fine Grade GPS/UTS Motor Grader Experience

Working knowledge of OSHA regulations

1 to 3 years of fine grade motor operating experience

DOT experience preferred

Job description

Branch's Civil Division is searching for an experienced and safety-oriented Fine Grade Motor Operator to join our well-established, growing company. The Fine Grade Motor Operator operates a self-propelled motor grader and, from stakes and lines, cuts sub-grade; performs other fine-grade operations, requiring considerable experience and a high degree of skill.

Duties/Responsibilities

• May oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment
• Scraping and leveling dirt on roadway
• Spreading and mixing materials on roadway
• Shaping and blading subgrades
• Balancing and rough shaping base course materials
• Fine grading and dressing of shoulders and slopes
• Routine cleaning of equipment and work area
• May perform other related duties

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction techniques
• 1 to 3 years of fine grade motor operating experience
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations
• DOT experience preferred, but not required
• Fine Grade GPS/UTS Motor Grader Experience

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time position which will typically involve 40+ hours a week. Due to the nature of the job, the employee must be available on‑call early/late hours to deal with delays, bad weather and emergencies at the job site.

Equal Opportunity Employment

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Americans with Disabilities (ADA): Branch provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment unless doing so would provide an undue hardship. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing an employment application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please call 1-540-982-1678.

EEO Policy: It is the policy of The Branch Group and its subsidiary companies Branch Civil, Inc., Branch Builds, and Hopkins | Lacy to assure that applicants for employment and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, disability, or veteran status. Such action shall include employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre‑apprenticeship, and/or on‑the‑job‑training. Tina Pfalzgraf is Branch Group’s EEO Officer, and she can be contacted at 3635 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 24019, or 540-982-1678.