Finish Grade Operator – GPS Grading & Site Prep (Travel)

W.T. Byler Co., LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Full benefits package

PPO / HSA / FSA options

Employee discounts

Job summary

WT Byler Co., LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a skilled Finish Grade Operator to join our team. This role supports precise grading and site preparation across infrastructure and industrial construction projects, with emphasis on safety and quality.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of finish grade experience operating excavators, dozers, maintainers, and mixers, plus proficiency with GPS grading systems and the ability to read site plans and grade stakes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of finish grade operator experience in heavy civil construction or site development.
• Proficiency with GPS-controlled grading systems (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.
• Valid driver's license; CDL is a plus.

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

GPS grading systems

Read site plans

Travel to project locations

Outdoor work

Tools

Trimble GPS

Topcon GPS

Job description

WT Byler Co., LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a skilled Finish Grade Operator to join our team. This role supports precise grading and site preparation across infrastructure and industrial construction projects, with emphasis on safety and quality.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of finish grade experience operating excavators, dozers, maintainers, and mixers, plus proficiency with GPS grading systems and the ability to read site plans and grade stakes.