Motor Grade Operator

Granite Construction Company; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction Company in Grand Prairie, TX, seeks a Tractor/Grader Operator to level subgrade for road construction projects. You will operate a motor grader with attachments, read plans, and follow specifications while maintaining equipment according to safety standards.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, basic certification, and experience reading engineering drawings. GPS experience is a plus, with physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in dusty environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Proper certification required.
• Experience reading engineering drawings.
• Ability to work in dusty or dirty surroundings.

Responsibilities

• Operate motor grader safely and efficiently per safety standards.
• Align machine with reference stakes and ground guidelines.
• Attach blades or attachments to equipment as needed.
• Experience with GPS is a plus.
• Grading experience is preferred.
• Read and understand plans and specifications.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections, grease, and oil to maintain condition.

Skills

Engineering drawings

Safety awareness

Distance judgment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GPS

Job description

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General Summary

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

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

Workers should be able to:

• 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 crouchUse hands, arms, and legs fullySee 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.

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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.