Motor Grader/Blade Operator II – 1212

Louisiana Bridge Builders; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

Louisiana Bridge Builders in Lake Charles, LA seeks a skilled Motor Grader/Blade Operator II to support the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge project. You will operate heavy equipment to grade, level, and shape terrain according to blueprints and site plans.

Requirements: 3+ years of proven equipment operation; NCCER certification preferred; ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays; relocation assistance for approved candidates.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven experience operating construction equipment.
• NCCER Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to complete tasks such as grading, leveling, clearing debris, digging trenches, and pushing materials.
• Shape terrain, move large volumes of earth, rocks, and rubble according to blueprints and construction plans.
• Perform rough and finish grading with high precision
• Perform pre-shift equipment inspections.
• Perform basic routine operator maintenance, lubrication, and fueling of equipment.
• Coordinate machine actions with crew members using hand or audio signals.
• Operate machinery to perform tasks efficiently and safely.
• Performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Machinery operation

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

NCCER Certification

Job description

Louisiana Bridge Builders (LBB) is designing and building the new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles, Louisiana (USA) for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD). LBB will also be responsible for the reconstruction of interstate highway, various structures, ramps, and approaches for a 5.5 mile stretch between I-210 West End and Ryan Street. Louisiana Bridge Builders offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time, and more. Louisiana Bridge Builders is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Purpose/Summary

The Motor Grader/Blade Operator II is committed to supporting Louisiana Bridge Builders by operating heavy machinery to spread and level materials (such as dirt, gravel, or asphalt), create smooth and even surfaces, and maintain roadways or construction.

Location

This position is based in Lake Charles, LA.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Operate machinery to complete tasks such as grading, leveling, clearing debris, digging trenches, and pushing materials.
2. Shape terrain, move large volumes of earth, rocks, and rubble according to blueprints and construction plans.
3. Perform rough and finish grading with high precision
4. Perform pre-shift equipment inspections.
5. Perform basic routine operator maintenance, lubrication, and fueling of equipment.
6. Coordinate machine actions with crew members using hand or audio signals.
7. Operate machinery to perform tasks efficiently and safely.
8. Performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills for Success

1. Effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner through written and verbal communications in all interfaces with customers/public, fellow employees, vendors, etc.
2. Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
3. Ability to work as a team member and exert initiative to work independently to reach a goal.
4. Ability to embrace change in the workplace while encouraging others to seek innovative approaches.
5. Ability to function effectively as a team player and collaborator.
6. Ability to work a flexible work schedule, overtime, additional and/or different hours, including but not limited to nights, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed, to best serve the business operations.
7. Ability to operate machinery using throttles, switches, pedals, levers, etc.

Qualifications

• At a minimum, the Motor Grader/Blade Operator II must have 3+ years of relevant, proven, experience operating construction equipment.
• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certification is preferred.