Grader Operator

Oldcastle Inc.; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Grader Operator to join their team in Pocatello, Idaho. The role involves operating heavy equipment to shape and level materials on job sites, ensuring safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience in heavy equipment operation. The company offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, fostering a culture of growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental and disability benefits

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of grade operator experience preferred.
• Ability to perform physical tasks involved with road construction.

Responsibilities

• Operate grader to level and shape earth materials.
• Perform routine site and road maintenance.
• Complete daily equipment inspections.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Equipment Operation

Team Coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Grader

Loader

Dump Truck

Track Hoe

Job description

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Idaho Materials & Construction, 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

Position involves operating a grader to precisely level and shape earth materials within the job site.Will also safely and efficiently operate various types of construction equipment including but not limited to Loaders, Back Hoes, Track Hoes, Haul Trucks, Etc.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Ability to detect safety hazards and equipment malfunctions and respond accordingly.
• Precisely level and shape materials by cutting, spreading, and finishing surfaces to achieve desired grade lines and cross-sections.
• Efficiently operate heavy equipment including Haul Tuck, Water Truck, Dump Truck, Dredge, Track Hoe, Frontend Loader, and Skid Steer Loader, assisting foreperson and/or crew members as needed as requested by the Plant Manager/Superintendent/Foreperson.
• Perform routine site and road maintenance including haul roads, pits, areas around installations and fixed assets.
• Coordinate with other crew members.
• Complete daily pre-shift and post-shift inspections and route maintenance on the grader including checking fluid levels, tire pressure and overall machine condition.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Assist with miscellaneous duties include but not limited to; general labor, shoveling, performing necessary equipment maintenance. E
• Assist with the daily operations and upkeep of the plant.
• Clean up around the plant, equipment, and surrounding area.
• General understanding of OSHA & MSHA regulations.
• Perform general maintenance on the equipment.
• Work various shifts as necessary

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• One to two years grade operatorexperience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Requirements

• Previous heavy equipment operation experience or training is highly preferred.
• Assist Laborers as needed. Perform physical tasks involved with laying pipe and utility lines, and/or tasks involved with road construction and laying asphalt, etc.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions

Computer Skills

• None

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, talk, or hear. The employee isfrequentlyrequired to sit, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee isoccasionallyrequired to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee mustoccasionallylift and/or move anywhere up to 50lbs. 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 moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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 designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

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

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Idaho Materials & Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Date: May 14, 2025

Nearest Major Market: Pocatello
Nearest Secondary Market: Idaho