Motor Grader Operator

Northeast Paving; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Annual Stock Purchase Opportunities

Parental Leave

Job summary

Newport Construction is seeking a skilled Motor Grader Equipment Operator for our New Hampshire projects. This hourly-rated role covers a wide range of duties from maintenance and checks to fine grading and material shaping on road, bridge, and civil works.

The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork, with opportunities to lead assignments and coordinate with supervisors on demanding site conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3–5 years of industry experience in roads/highways/bridges.
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.

Responsibilities

• Perform proper pre-start and daily maintenance including lubrication.
• Operate motor grader to grade plan requirements and set grade standards.
• Demonstrate ability to lead a crew and delegate work within scope.

Skills

Equipment operation

Blade control

Maintenance

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

3–5 years of industry experience in roads/highways/bridges

Tools

Grade control system

Job description

Position Type: Full Time (40+)

Pay Type: Hourly

Newport Construction Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & VisionInsuranc
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• 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 & Vision Insurance
• 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
• Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

General Description

A Motor Grader Equipment Operator is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that works 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 workflow dictates.

Key Duties

• Proper pre-start and daily Maintenance including lubrication
• Keep equipment clean and well maintained
• Notify supervisor if equipment needs repair
• Tire pressure checks
• Monitor all engine gauges
• Operating skills in blade control
• Scrap and level dirt
• Mix materials
• 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
• Utilize automatic grade control system
• Schedule work and maintain production
• Set forth specifications and plansUnderstand 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 1st 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.

Newport Construction is experienced in all forms of heavy civil construction. Our talented engineers and skilled craft employees are experts in all manner of projects, and in all work environments including the most heavily trafficked urban areas. Whatever the project, Newport Construction has the talent, experience, and resources to deliver. Our teams are formed by experts in the construction industry who can build state-of-the‑art roads, bridges, railways, and commercial centers. These teams are committed to delivering the highest‑quality services on time, on budget, and engineered to provide maximum value to our clients in both the public and private markets.

We support a Drug-Free Workplace.

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