MOTOR GRADER FINE BLADE- Childress, TX

Granite Construction; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction Incorporated is seeking a skilled equipment operator in Amarillo, TX to operate a motor grader and level subgrade for road construction. You’ll read plans, align blades, attach attachments, and perform daily inspections. On-the-job training is provided.

Strong safety habits are essential; familiarity with GPS is a plus and a high school diploma or equivalent is required. This is a full-time role with opportunities within a major civil contractor.

Qualifications

• Read engineering drawings and interpretation of plans.
• Practice good safety habits in dusty or dirty environments.
• Read and understand plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate motor grader safely and efficiently according to safety standards.
• Align machine with reference stakes and guidelines.
• Attach blades or attachments to equipment.
• Experience with GPS is a plus.
• Grading experience is preferred.
• Conduct equipment inspections and routine maintenance.

Skills

Read engineering drawing

Safety conscious

Read plans

Distance and slope judgment

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.

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.