Finish Blade Operator: Precision Grading Pro

Capital Paving & Construction Llc; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Paving & Construction Llc is a heavy highway and civil construction company based in Arkansas seeking an experienced Finish Blade Operator (Motor Grader Operator). You will perform finish grading and subgrade preparation for highway and site development projects, using GPS grade control and working with survey crews.

Travel may be required and safety is a priority. The role offers competitive hourly pay based on experience with full-time benefits, and requires outdoor work in varying

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating a motor grader in heavy civil construction.
• Ability to read construction plans, elevations, and grade stakes.
• Experience with GPS grade control systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate motor grader to perform finish grading and fine grading tasks.
• Cut and maintain subgrade, ditches, slopes, and roadway cross-sections.
• Read and interpret plans, hubs, and elevations to ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate with survey crews and field supervision; ensure proper drainage and grade accuracy.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and minor maintenance with safety as a priority.
• Follow all OSHA and company safety standards.

Skills

Motor grader

Finish grading

Blueprint reading

GPS grade control

Safety compliance

Job description

Capital Paving & Construction Llc is a heavy highway and civil construction company based in Arkansas seeking an experienced Finish Blade Operator (Motor Grader Operator). You will perform finish grading and subgrade preparation for highway and site development projects, using GPS grade control and working with survey crews.

Travel may be required and safety is a priority. The role offers competitive hourly pay based on experience with full-time benefits, and requires outdoor work in varying