Motor Grade Operator

Granite Construction; Grand Prairie, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a Motor Grade Operator to safely operate a motor grader and prepare subgrade for road construction. You will align blades, read plans, and attach attachments while adhering to safety standards.

Experience with GPS is a plus; grading experience and equipment checks are important. You must read engineering drawings and be able to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• . High School Diploma or GED or equivalent years of experience.
• Read engineering drawings and plans; follow specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor equipped with blade to level subgrade prior to road construction.
• Align machine, blade, or depth gauge with reference stakes and guidelines.
• Attach different blades or attachments to equipment as needed.
• Conduct equipment inspections, grease, and oil daily for proper operation.
• Experience with GPS is a plus and grading experience is preferred.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Safe operation

Grading experience

Experience with GPS (plus)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GPS equipment

Job description

## Motor Grade OperatorApply: Grand Prairie, Texas: Posted Today: R0000008165**Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...**Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.**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 crouch* Use hands, arms, and legs fully* See 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. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.