Motor Grader Equipment Operator

White's Site Development; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

White's Site Development, Inc. in Orlando, FL seeks a skilled Motor Grader Operator to join our civil site crew. You will drive and maintain a motor grader, perform daily safety checks, and work from grade plans to shape subgrades and base courses for paving projects.

The ideal candidate is reliable, punctual, able to read blueprints or excavation plans, and able to collaborate with the crew. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, and familiarity with grade control systems helps ensure precise

Qualifications

• Operate motor grader safely and efficiently on job sites.
• Maintain grader and perform routine safety checks.
• Read grade plans and withstand tolerances with grade checker when needed.
• Be punctual, reliable, organized and detail oriented.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate the grader and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform daily maintenance, cleaning, and safety checks.
• Proficient with grader controls including cutting grade and finishing base course.
• Observe reference stakes and signals to meet tolerances.
• Understand roadway plans and grades; assist as needed on site.
• Lead crew tasks when required and coordinate with teammates.
• Follow safety rules and transport materials around job sites.

Skills

Operate motor grader

Grader controls

Reliability and punctuality

Organized, detail oriented

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

About Us

White’s Site Development, Inc. is a leading civil site contractor serving Central Florida. We specialize in land clearing, grading, underground utilities, concrete, and asphalt paving for both private and public sector clients. Our team takes pride in safety, precision, and delivering projects on schedule. We’re currently looking for a skilled Motor Grader Operator to join our growing team.

Key Duties

• Proper pre-start and daily maintenance including lubrication
• Keep equipment clean and well maintained
• Notify supervisor if equipment needs repair
• Tire pressure checks
• Monitor all engine gauges
• Operating skills in blade control
• Scrap and level dirt
• Mix materials
• Shape and blade sub grades
• Balance and rough shaping of base course materials
• Operate to fine grade specifications
• Fine grade horizontal surfaces, shoulders and slopes
• Grade plan requirements and set grade standards
• Dressing of shoulders and slopes
• Demonstrate the ability to lead a crew and delegate work within work scope
• Understand production and quantity requirements
• Utilize automatic grade control system
• Schedule work and maintain production
• Set forth specifications and plans
• Understand basic survey nomenclature
• Judge distance and slopes accurately
• Make decision based on verifiable standards
• Other duties as assigned

Job Description

• Must be able to operate the grader and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform daily maintenance, cleaning, and safety checks of equipment.
• Must be proficient with grader controls and their operation including cutting grade, scarifying hardened soils for grading, grading sloped road beds, working with a grade checker to ensure correct tolerances are met, and finishing base course for paving.
• Must understand and observe reference stakes and/or hand signals of other workers when necessary to achieve the specified grade.
• Must be able to demonstrate a firm understanding of roadway plans and grades.
• Ability to operate bulldozer and other equipment is preferred but not exclusionary.
• Must be able to do simple math.
• Experience reading blueprints is a plus.
• Must be extremely reliable and punctual.
• Must be organized, detail oriented, motivated.
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) a plus.
• Conducts routine inspections before operating equipment to identify needed maintenance or repairs.
• Comply with operating safety rules and regulations.
• Transports materials around job sites.
• When not performing the essential duties and responsibilities, may assist in other operations.
• Knowledge of excavation procedures and techniques.
• Ability to follow instructions and read excavation plans.
• Ability to complete safety awareness training.
• Excellent mechanical and problem-solving skills.