MOTOR GRADER FINE BLADE

Granite Construction; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction is hiring a Motor Grader Operator for multiple Texas locations, including Abilene. You will operate a motor grader with a fine blade to level subgrades for road construction, using GPS guidance and various attachments.

On-the-job training is provided, and you will read plans, conduct inspections, and follow safety standards. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, proper certification, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• GPS experience is a plus.
• Experience with motor graders and grading operations preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Operate motor grader safely and efficiently per company standards.
• Align machine, blade, and depth gauge with reference stakes.
• Attach different blades or attachments to equipment.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and maintenance (grease/oil).
• Read and interpret plans and specifications for grading tasks.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

GPS experience

Bluetop

Operate manually

Grading experience

Reading plans

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic machinery maintenance

Job description

## MOTOR GRADER FINE BLADEApplylocations: Childress, Texas: Amarillo, Texas: Abilene, Texas: Wichita Falls, Texas: Lubbock, Texasposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0000007752**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**GPS and UTS experience, Bluetop and Operate manually proficiently. Operates tractor equipped with blade attached across front to level subgrade preparatory to constructing roads. This job participates in on-the-job training.**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.For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.**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.### About UsSince 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long-standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery.At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values. In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award-winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement and you’ll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.