Finish Motor Grader

Granite Construction Company; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction Company in Alaska is seeking a skilled motor grader operator to prepare subgrade for road projects. This is a union-represented position requiring strict safety practices and the ability to read plans and specifications.

You will operate a tractor equipped with a blade, align the machine to reference stakes, attach blades as needed, and perform daily inspections. A High School Diploma or GED and proper certification are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proper certification required.
• Experience operating grading equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor with blade to level subgrade for road construction.
• Align machine and depth gauge to reference stakes and guidelines.
• Attach different blades or attachments to the grader.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Perform daily equipment inspections, lubrication, and basic maintenance.

Skills

Motor grader operation

Safety awareness

Reading plans

GPS experience (plus)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

General Summary

Operates tractor equipped with blade attached across front to level subgrade preparatory to constructing roads.

*This is a union-represented position*

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Ability to operate motor grader in a safe and efficient manner per company safety standards.
• Aligning machine, cutterhead or depth gauge marker with reference stakes and guidelines on the ground
• Attaching different blades or attachments to equipment
• Experience with GPS is a plus
• Grading experience is preferred
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Conduct equipment inspections, grease, and oil daily to maintain proper working condition.

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Certification

Proper certification required

Work Experience

Appropriate training and experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Read engineering drawing
• Practice good safety habits
• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings
• Follow instructions and meet set standards
• Judge distances and slopes accurately
• Make decisions based on verifiable standards

Physically, workers must be able to:

• Stoop, bend, and crouch
• Use hands, arms, and legs fully
• See well (either naturally or with correction)
• Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.