MOTOR GRADER FINE BLADE

Granite Construction; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction seeks a skilled operator to drive a motor grader in multiple Texas locations. The role emphasizes safe, efficient operation, accuracy with grade and blade adjustments, and adherence to project specifications.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, training in reading engineering drawings, and proper certification. Daily inspections and proper handling of equipment are essential for job success.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a motor grader with attention to safety and efficiency.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Basic maintenance and daily vehicle inspections required.

Responsibilities

• Operate motor grader with blade attached to level subgrade per standards.
• Align machine with stakes and guidelines; attach blades and attachments.
• Maintain equipment via inspections, greasing and oiling daily.
• Work with GPS data; follow plans and specifications to grade accurately.
• Follow safety protocols and communicate plan changes clearly.
• Read blueprints and ensure slopes/distances meet project specs.

Skills

GPS experience

Reading plans

Safety-conscious

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Bluetop

Blade attachments

Job description

## MOTOR GRADER FINE BLADEApply: Childress, Texas: Amarillo, Texas: Abilene, Texas: Wichita Falls, Texas: Lubbock, Texas: Posted Today: R0000008153**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.