Motor Grader Operator

Sunmount Paving Company; Justin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid benefits

Job summary

Sunmount Paving Company is seeking a Motor Grader Equipment Operator to perform a variety of grading and earthwork tasks on construction projects. The role requires operating a grader, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety and efficiency on site.

The position emphasizes attention to grade standards, communication with supervisors, and the ability to lead tasks within the crew. Strong preference for candidates with several years of related experience and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3–5 years of industry experience in road, highway, and bridge projects.
• Must understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.

Responsibilities

• Proper pre-start and daily maintenance including lubrication.
• Keep equipment clean and well maintained.
• Notify supervisor if equipment needs repair.
• Operate to fine grade specifications.
• Grade plan requirements and set grade standards.
• Dressing of shoulders and slopes.
• Demonstrates leadership ability to lead a crew and delegate work.

Skills

Leadership ability

Effective communication

Grade control awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

3–5 years experience in road construction

Job description

• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & VisionInsurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

General Description

A Motor Grader Equipment Operator is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that performs on construction projects any combination of the duties described more fully, below. A Motor Grader Equipment Operator typically performs a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the work flow dictates.

Key Dutie

Proper pre-start and daily Maintenance including lubrication

Keep equipment clean and well maintained

Notify supervisor if equipment needs repair

Monitor all engine gauges

Operating skills in blade control

Scrap and level dirt

Shape and blade sub grades

Balance and rough shaping of base course materials

Operate to fine grade specifications

Fine grade horizontal surfaces, shoulders and slopes

Grade plan requirements and set grade standards

Dressing of shoulders and slopes

Demonstrate the ability to lead a crew and delegate work within work scope

Understand production and quantity requirements

Schedule work and maintain production

Set forth specifications and plans

Understand basic survey nomenclature

Judge distance and slopes accurately

Make decision based on verifiable standards

Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts

Qualification Requirements

General. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience. This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Motor Grader Equipment Operator.

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.

Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.

Three (3) to Five (5) years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges.

Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Motor Grader Equipment Operator to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.
• Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
• Frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the operation of hand power tools.
• Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
• The Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.

Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Motor Grader Equipment Operator encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.

Demonstrates Safety 1 st . It is important for members of our team to be actively involved in their own safety, while being considerate of fellow employees.

• Assess work environment for possible hazards and makes sure training is adequate to the task.
• Has proper personal protective equipment and tools, uses them appropriately for the given task.
• Speaks up if seeing an unsafe act
• Identifies and turns in near miss reports
• Asks for help, when needed, to perform tasks safely.
• Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.

Sunmount Paving is a leading asphalt pavement manufacturer and paving contractor in North Central Texas and throughout the Southwest. We’re proud of our involvement in many of the public and private construction projects that have shaped the footprint of our state. Each year, our teams successfully complete hundreds of contracts for projects including public roadways and interstates, commercial parking areas, airports, and racetracks. No matter how large the scope of work or how high-profile the project, Sunmount Paving does the job safely, efficiently, and using quality materials produced in-house at one of our state-of-the-art asphalt plants.

We support a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.

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