Finish Blade Operator

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan – 401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth and Career Advancement

Job summary

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction is hiring an experienced Finish Blade Operator in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The role involves safe operation of heavy equipment for grading work on various projects.

With over 50 years of excellence, we provide competitive pay, paid time off, medical benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. We value safety and teamwork, offering extensive training to grow your career under our reputable standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of finish blade experience.
• Must value and have an appreciation for completing all work duties safely.
• Willingness to work flexible hours (days, nights, weekends).

Responsibilities

• Perform operator/laborer duties on projects.
• Safely operate Blade and other equipment.
• Grade excavation and embankment materials.
• Perform finish grade work to specifications.

Skills

Finish blade experience

Safe operation of equipment

Team player

Willingness to travel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Caterpillar 140H

John Deere 672GP

Job description

Now hiring an experienced Finish Blade Operator to join our team! With over 50 years of delivering complex, high‑impact infrastructure and mission‑critical projects, we bring the experience, resources, and proven execution needed to complete our work safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality.

RLW offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development to grow your career and thrive under the Ralph L. Wadsworth reputation for excellence. We offer amazing benefits and supply you with the tools needed to maximize your growth and potential.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan – 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth and Career Advancement

Position Description

• Perform various operator/laborer duties on our projects
• Safe operation of the Blade and other equipment
• Motor Grader Operator will be responsible to grade excavation and embankment to lay base and other materials.
• The Motor Grader Operator may blade haul roads and other general work.
• In addition to the rough work responsibilities, the Motor Grader Operator will also performs finish grade work to blue tops or other close specification control.
• Equipment – Caterpillars 140H and John Deere 672GP
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of finish blade experience.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must value and have an appreciation for completing all work duties and assignments safely.
• Must be a team player and be willing to do laborer work.
• Willingness to travel to this and other job sites as necessary.
• Must be willing to work days, nights, weekends, if needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.