Moto Grader Operator

Speardnm; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Employer-Provided Life Insurance

401K

Multi-site Health Clinic

Paid Continuing Education

Provided Training and Certifications

Job summary

Spear D Construction in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a highly experienced Motor Grader Operator to perform final grading with precision and efficiency. The ideal candidate reads blue tops, operates grading equipment to tight tolerances, and collaborates with paving and grading crews to deliver high-quality results in a dynamic construction environment.

Candidates should have 5+ years of finish grading experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finish grading experience with a motor grader.
• Ability to grade accurately to blue tops and tight tolerances.
• Understanding of grading best practices, drainage, and subgrade prep.
• Comfortable working in tight areas near personnel and obstacles.
• Preferred: Topcon GPS or similar machine control systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform final grading operations with precision and efficiency.
• Read blue top stakes and grade to exact specifications.
• Collaborate with paving and grading crews to ensure high-quality results.

Skills

Finish grading

Blue tops

Drainage knowledge

Subgrade prep

GPS machine control

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Topcon GPS

Job description

Spear D Construction

Motor Grader Operator

5000 Edith Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107

Salary: 62,400.00 - 72,800.00 USD / YEAR

Spear D Construction is an award-winning company with a life-changing culture, and we are always looking for experienced individuals to join our team. Our mission is to provide a stable work environment while being respected among our peers. Our core values of honesty, hard work, respect, compassion, and consistency support this.

Job Description

The Motor Grader Operator at Spear D is responsible for performing final grading operations with accuracy and efficiency. The ideal candidate will be experienced in reading blue top stakes, operating grading equipment to precise specifications, and working closely with paving and grading crews to ensure high-quality results.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in finish grading with a motor grader
• Proven ability to grade accurately to blue tops and tight tolerances.
• Understanding of grading best practices, drainage, and subgrade prep.
• Comfortable operating in tight areas near other personnel and obstacles.
• Bonus Points (Not Required):
  • Experience using Topcon or other GPS machine control systems
  • Familiarity with loading models or linework into grading equipment

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License
• Must be 18
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Prior experience in the aggregate or construction industry with knowledge of industrial maintenance or aggregate production
• High school diploma or equivalent

Salary $62,400 - $72,800

*Average base salary depends on experience; does not include overtime or bonuses. *

• Medical Insurance
• Employer-Provided Life Insurance
• 401K
• Multi-site Health Clinic
• Paid Continuing Education
• Provided Training and Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.