Motor Grader Operator

C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc; Georgia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Paid holidays and year-end bonus

Guaranteed minimum of 35 hours per week

Job summary

C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc is looking for a Motor Grader Operator in Georgia. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience operating motor graders for heavy highway construction, ensuring accuracy in grading while adhering to safety standards. Responsibilities include operating graders, conducting maintenance checks, and collaborating with site supervisors. Competitive benefits include health and dental insurance, paid holidays, and a guaranteed minimum of 35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating motor graders in heavy highway or civil construction.
• Familiarity with GPS grading systems preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and grade stakes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and terrain.

Responsibilities

• Operate motor graders to achieve precise grade and slope specifications.
• Perform finish grading using GPS and manual methods.
• Conduct daily maintenance checks and minor repairs on equipment.
• Collaborate with site supervisors and other crew members to ensure efficient workflow.
• Maintain safety standards and adhere to company and DOT regulations.
• Assist in general job site operations when not operating equipment.

Job description

Job Summary

As a Motor Grader Operator at C.W. Matthews, you will play a critical role in the grading operations of heavy highway construction projects. You will be responsible for operating motor graders ranging from 120M to 14M models to spread dirt and aggregate base to finish grade, ensuring appropriate thickness and compliance with design specifications. Operators may also be expected to run other equipment, such as backhoes and loaders, as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate motor graders to achieve precise grade and slope specifications.
• Perform finish grading using GPS and manual methods.
• Conduct daily maintenance checks and minor repairs on equipment.
• Collaborate with site supervisors and other crew members to ensure efficient workflow.
• Maintain safety standards and adhere to company and DOT regulations.
• Assist in general job site operations when not operating equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating motor graders in heavy highway or civil construction.
• Familiarity with GPS grading systems preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and grade stakes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and terrain.

What C.W. Matthews Offers You

• A culture that valuesgrowth, development, and internal promotion
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid holidays and year-end bonus
• Guaranteed minimum of 35 hours per week
• C.W. Matthews is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/H