Motor Grader Operator

Hughes Brothers Construction, Inc.; Wildwood (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Florida seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to perform road construction tasks including grading and maintenance of heavy equipment. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and must be capable of working in various outdoor conditions. A performance test is required prior to hiring.

Benefits

Drug-free workplace

Potential for performance-based compensation

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a like position.
• Excellent hand, eye, and foot coordination.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate the grader and perform daily maintenance checks.
• Finish base surfaces to a ¼” tolerance and interpret roadway plans.
• Multi-task and effectively prioritize tasks in a construction setting.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Knowledge

Road Construction Materials

Computerized Controls

Communication

Physical Fitness

Job description

Performs either rough or fine grade finishing, precisely spreading and mixing materials in order to dry and prep roads, construct road surface to precise grade specifications, lay cold mix, and/or shave and rip out old road surfaces.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Operate the grader and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of grades and interpret roadway plans and drawings.
• Operate other heavy equipment and other construction related duties as required
• Ability to Finish Base to a ¼” tolerance, must possess the ability to finish different base courses such as lime rock, crushed concrete and soil cement.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of grader and other heavy equipment.
• Knowledge road construction materials, road construction processes and industry requirements.
• Understanding of computerized controls and electronics. Excellent hand, eye and foot coordination
• Must have Strong communication skills
• Have a sense of urgency to meet deadlines
• Multi-task and set priorities effectively.
• 2 years’ experience in like position
• Must be accustomed to working in an outdoor setting which could include inclement weather, heat & humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require bending, lifting (up to 40lbs), squatting, walking, and handling of materials.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment.

> Compensation based on experience level, must arrange a “Performance” test before being hired by either an HBC Foreman or Superintendent.

Hughes Brothers is a drug-free workplace.

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