Motor Grader Operator: Precise Road & Site Grading

Adams-Construction-Company; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Health Savings Account

Employer paid life/AD&D insurance

Vision

Employer paid short term disability

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

Adams Construction Company in Virginia seeks a Motor Grader Operator to join the stone crew responsible for spreading, leveling and finishing dirt and crushed stone to exact specs for parking lots and roadways. You will operate blade controls, perform daily equipment checks and coordinate with dump truck drivers to ensure precise material placement and safe site operations.

Three years of heavy equipment experience is required; reading grades is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years operating heavy equipment, specifically motor grader.
• Ability to read project plans and understand grades (cut/fill elevations).
• Strong work ethic, teamwork and respect to all individuals.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record; CDL preferred.
• Overtime, nights and weekends may be required; pre-employment drug test and random tests if selected.

Responsibilities

• Grading & finishing: perform fine grading to meet specifications.
• Equipment control: operate motor grader to spread materials and achieve grade tolerances.
• Site safety: follow safety protocols to avoid hazards and injuries.
• Material application: control speed and material flow for proper compaction.
• Maintenance: daily checks, lubrication, basic repairs or report issues.
• Team coordination: work with dump truck drivers and crew using hand signals.
• Operate tamping machines or roll surfaces as needed to meet grade specs.
• Identify and avoid hazards or obstructions on site.
• Check fuel supplies to ensure adequate availability.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Motor grader operation

Reading project plans

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Good driving record

Education

CDL preferred

Tools

Backhoe experience

Skid steer

Roller experience

Job description

Adams Construction Company in Virginia seeks a Motor Grader Operator to join the stone crew responsible for spreading, leveling and finishing dirt and crushed stone to exact specs for parking lots and roadways. You will operate blade controls, perform daily equipment checks and coordinate with dump truck drivers to ensure precise material placement and safe site operations.

Three years of heavy equipment experience is required; reading grades is essential.