Heavy Equipment Operator - Motor Grader

S.T. Wooten Corporation; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

S.T. Wooten Corporation in Wilmington, NC is seeking a skilled Heavy Highway Equipment Operator to operate motor graders, bulldozers, backhoes and other earthmoving gear.

The role requires extensive field work, pre-shift inspections, safe operation, and coordination with truck crews. Must have at least 4 years of operating experience and be able to read grade stakes; willingness to work nights and weekends.

EOE. Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 21 years old.
• Prefer at least 4 years of operating experience.
• Must be able to fine grade within 1/4" to be considered and operate motor grader competently and safely.
• Must be able to read grade stakes.
• Must be able to work with others well.
• Operator experience in multiple types of equipment a plus.
• Willing to do laborer work if necessary.
• Must be able to pass all background requirements in order to acquire a base pass.
• Cleaning driving record.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends.
• Must be dependable with a good work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials using trucks, power cranes, shovels, or related equipment.
• Start machine, engage clutch, and push and move levers, switches, and pedals to guide machine attachments such as blades, buckets, scrapers, or swing booms.
• Drive and maneuver equipment over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth.
• Spread, smooth, level, or stone, concrete, or asphalt on road beds or other job sites as needed.
• Operate tamping machines or manually roll surfaces to compact earth fills, according to grade specifications.
• Observe grade and adjust machine settings for uneven areas.
• Conduct pre-shift inspections of equipment for safety and defects.
• Work long hours including nights and weekends.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities and trucks using signals from crew members.
• Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair equipment; report concerns to supervisors.
• Learn and follow safety regulations and be responsible for at-fault accidents.
• Perform general labor duties as needed and possible.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Motor grader operation

Read grade stakes

Team collaboration

Tools

Motor grader

Bulldozers

Job description

JOB LOCATION: Wilmington, NC

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 1

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment including but not limited to motor graders, bulldozers, rubber tire backhoes or trackhoes, rollers, articulated dump truck drivers, front-end loaders or hydraulic excavators to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete, asphalt, or other hard surface pavement on road beds, parking lots, airport runways and taxiways. Will perform minor repairs and maintain equipment in addition to other duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Heavy Highway Division - Motor Grader Operator

1. Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, power cranes, shovels, or related equipment.
2. Start machine, engage clutch, and push and move levers, switches, and pedals to guide machine along forms or guidelines and to control the operation of machine attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, or swing booms.
3. Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain.
4. Operate machinery to spread, smooth, level, or stone, concrete, or asphalt on road beds or other job sites as needed.
5. Operate tamping machines or manually roll surfaces to compact earth fills, foundation forms, and finished road materials, according to grade specifications.
6. Observe grade in order to adjust machine settings to correct uneven areas such as high and low areas where material may need to be added or cut.
7. Conduct documented pre-shift inspections of equipment for safety and mechanical defects in accordance with company TPR standards.
8. Work long, flexible hours as demanded by our customers including nights, weekends, and work outside for extended periods during all seasons of the year.
9. Align machines, cutter heads, buckets or depth gauge markers with reference stakes and guidelines or ground or position equipment, following hand signals of other workers.
10. Coordinate machine actions with other activities, or trucks by positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
11. Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair equipment, using mechanics' hand tools. Conduct pre-shift inspections and report any concerns or malfunctions to supervisors.
12. Learn and follow safety regulations and be held responsible for at-fault accidents.
13. Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
14. Perform necessary work while complying with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory authority (i.e. OSHA, MSHA, etc.)
15. Perform additional duties as required or directed by their immediate supervisor or other manager.
16. From time to time will perform general labor duties such as shoveling, raking, climbing inclines, as well as lifting, carrying, and loading materials on uneven terrain.
17. Must have regular and predictable attendance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Must be a minimum of 21 years old.

Work Experience:

• Prefer at least 4 years of operating experience.
• Must be able to fine grade within 1/4" to be considered and operate motor grader competently and safely.
• Must be able to read grade stakes.
• Must be able to work with others well.
• Operator experience in multiple types of equipment a plus.
• Willing to do laborer work if necessary.

Other:

• Must be able to pass all background requirements in order to acquire a base pass.
• Cleaning driving record.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends.
• Must be dependable with a good work ethic.

Heavy Physical Demands:

Heavy physical effort required including pulling and lifting or moving heavy weight material with frequent lifting or moving materials or equipment (over 80 pounds). If a position specific Physical Demands sheet is attached, it will describe in more detail the physical demands that are required.

Physical Activity:

Position requires the ability to continuously work around any or all of the following: noise, dust, heat, cold, oil and heavy equipment. Personal protective equipment is normally required of the position. Position requires ability to exchange ideas quickly and clearly and the ability to receive and evaluate detailed information and instructions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

EOE. Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.