Motor Grader Operator

northeast paving; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Long Term Disability

Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay

Parental Leave

Maternity Leave

EAP

Job summary

Vinci Construction USA in Nashua, NH is seeking a skilled Motor Grader Equipment Operator to support road, highway, and bridge projects. The role requires experience with grading operations, leading a crew, and maintaining equipment in outdoor construction environments.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of related experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to follow detailed grade plans and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED preferred.
• 3–5 years of industry experience required, especially in roads/highways.
• Ability to understand work directions and communicate with supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew and delegate tasks within scope.
• Perform proper pre-start maintenance and lubrication of equipment.
• Operate grader to meet grade specifications and grade plan requirements.
• Maintain and monitor engine gauges and equipment condition.
• Ensure safety protocols and PPE are used at all times.

Skills

Crew leadership

Communication

Production planning

Safety awareness

Education

HS Diploma/GED preferred

Tools

Motor Grader

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 workson 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

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

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.

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.

We support a Drug-Free Workplace.

We support a Drug-Free Workplace.

Accessibility:

If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at

Blythe Construction, Inc.:

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Hubbard Construction Company:

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Eurovia Atlantic Coast, LLC:

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Vinci Construction USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Vinci Construction USA is committed to providing a fair and equal employment opportunity workplace. All hiring and promotional decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status that is protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Blythe Construction, Inc. - Hubbard Construction Company - Northeast Paving - Sunmount Paving - Virginia Paving Company, are hereby referred to as Vinci Construction USA

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