Grade Crew Finish Blade Operator

United Companies; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

United Companies, a CRH Company, is seeking a skilled Equipment and Machine Operator to safely operate motor graders and other construction equipment. The role requires travel to various sites and may involve nights and weekends. Wage ranges from $24 to $26 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED and 1–2 years in aggregate/asphalt/construction. Candidates must pass pre-employment checks and comply with safety standards.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years experience in aggregate, asphalt, or construction.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Operate blade/motor grader safely and efficiently.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and address unsafe conditions.
• Maintain safe slopes and proper barricading at sites.
• Perform routine maintenance and simple servicing on equipment.
• Keep time and material records.
• Travel between locations as required.

Skills

Motor grader operation

Safety compliance

Travel readiness

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Requisition ID528680-Posted09/09/2026-AMAT-United Companies-Full Time-Equipment and Machine Operators-United States-Colorado

United Companies, is a CRH Company.Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview

This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of a motor grader and some other various types of construction equipment including but not limited to Roller, Excavator, Loader, Water tuck, etc. This position will require frequent Travel to other areas.

Wage ranges from $24 to $26 per hour, based on experience.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Operate blade/motor grader safely and efficiently, including, regulating height and angle of grader blade, scarifies and loosening packed soil to permit grading and titling front wheels of grader when making sharp turns.
• Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct an unsafe condition.
• Responsible for safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading.
• Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling, and cleaning) on blade/motor grader.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance (lubricating, fueling, and cleaning) on blade/motor grader or refer major problems to the supervisor.
• Keep time and material records.
• Knowledge of weight requirements of loads leaving the pit.
• Travel from interstate highway to rural dirt roads from various locations.
• May assist laborer at various job sites as needed. May perform physical tasks involved with road construction and laying asphalt, etc.
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED), preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in aggregate, asphalt, or construction industry.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work independently within a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. PPE may be required, but not limited to, for this position: Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Coveralls.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required up to 75% of the time.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to work in constant exposure to the outside elements, in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work in a safety sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Customer Service- Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to needs.
• Teamwork- Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment- Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing- Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism- Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security- Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality- Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative- Asks for and offers help when needed; able to consistently work independently.
• Innovation- Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee isregularlyrequired to sit, stand, talk, or hear.
• The employee isfrequentlyrequired to sit, climb, and use hands to handle or feel.
• The employee isfrequentlyrequired to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designers, and reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

CRH is a great place to grow! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Please complete your online application and profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Thank you for your interest in the Oldcastle family!

United Companies, a CRH Company, is an Affrinative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.