MOTOR GRADER FINE BLADE

Granite Construction Company; Childress (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction Company is seeking a skilled motor grader operator to support road projects and subgrade preparation. The role emphasizes safe operation and adherence to project specs, with on-the-job training provided.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, GPS familiarity, and experience reading engineering drawings. The position requires manual dexterity and the ability to work in dusty, outdoor environments. Granite is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• GPS experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings or plans.
• Commitment to safety and following company safety standards.
• Ability to judge distances and slopes accurately.
• Willingness to operate equipment and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate motor grader safely and efficiently per company standards.
• Align machine with reference stakes and guidelines on the ground.
• Attach different blades or attachments to equipment.
• Experience with GPS is a plus.
• Grading experience is preferred.
• Read and understand plans and specifications.

Skills

GPS experience

Read engineering drawings

Safe operation

Distance & slope judgment

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Certification

Proper certification required

Work Experience

Appropriate training and experience required

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.