Finish Grade Operator — GPS Grading, ±0.1ft, 401(k) Match

W.T. Byler Co, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Short/Long term disability

Employee discounts

Job summary

WT Byler Co., Inc. in Houston, TX is hiring a Finish Grade Operator to support earthwork, grading, and site preparation on infrastructure projects.

You will operate excavators, dozers, maintainers and mixers, read grade stakes and drawings, and ensure work meets tight tolerances. You must have at least 2 years of finish-grade experience in heavy civil construction, be skilled with GPS grading systems (Trimble/Topcon), hold a valid driver’s license, and be willing to travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of finish-grade operator experience in heavy civil construction or site development.
• Experience operating excavators, dozers, maintainers (motor graders), and mixers.
• Proficiency with GPS-controlled grading systems such as Trimble or Topcon.
• Ability to read and interpret site plans, grade stakes, and construction drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to grade to tight tolerances of ±0.1 foot or better.
• Strong understanding of site drainage, slopes, soil stabilization, and compaction requirements.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project locations.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, dozers, maintainers, and mixers to support earthwork, grading, site preparation, and soil stabilization.
• Perform finish grading to specified tolerances for roadways, pads, and utility installations.
• Work from grade stakes, construction drawings, GPS systems, and supervisor instructions to meet project specifications.
• Coordinate with surveyors, grade checkers, and foremen to verify elevations, slopes, and grading accuracy.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections, perform basic preventive maintenance, and report mechanical issues.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas while following project safety and environmental requirements.
• Uphold WT Byler’s commitment to safety, integrity, and performance excellence.

Skills

Finish grade operator

Excavator operation

Dozer operation

Maintainer (motor grader) operation

Mixer operation

GPS grading

Reading plans/drawings

CDL (preferred)

Tools

Trimble GPS

Topcon GPS

Job description

WT Byler Co., Inc. in Houston, TX is hiring a Finish Grade Operator to support earthwork, grading, and site preparation on infrastructure projects.

You will operate excavators, dozers, maintainers and mixers, read grade stakes and drawings, and ensure work meets tight tolerances. You must have at least 2 years of finish-grade experience in heavy civil construction, be skilled with GPS grading systems (Trimble/Topcon), hold a valid driver’s license, and be willing to travel.