Precision Motor Grader Operator for Road & Site Prep

Adams Construction Company; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Health Savings Account

Dental

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, one of Virginia’s oldest asphalt paving firms, seeks an experienced Motor Grader Operator to join its stone crew. You will spread, level, and finish dirt and crushed stone to precise specs for parking lots and roadways, adjust blade height and angle, and perform daily maintenance checks.

You must read project plans, work with dump truck drivers, and maintain safety and quality on busy construction sites, including overtime, nights, and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience (minimum three years) operating heavy equipment, specifically motor grader in construction or road maintenance.
• Ability to read project plans and understand grades (cut/fill elevations on grade stakes).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, have an acceptable driving record, and have reliable transportation. CDL preferred.
• Candidates must be able to work overtime, nights, and weekends, as projects demand.
• Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test as well as random tests if selected during employment.

Responsibilities

• Grading & Finishing: Fine grading to meet specifications for construction, road maintenance, drainage, and design.
• Equipment Control: Operate motor grader to spread materials and achieve grade tolerances.
• Site Safety: Follow safety protocols to avoid hazards and injuries on site.
• Material Application: Control speed, direction, and material flow for quality compaction and thickness.
• Maintenance: Perform daily checks, clean and lubricate machinery, and report malfunctions.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Reading plans/grades

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Motor grader

Backhoe

Skid steer

Roller

Tamping/compaction equipment

Job description

Adams Construction Company, one of Virginia’s oldest asphalt paving firms, seeks an experienced Motor Grader Operator to join its stone crew. You will spread, level, and finish dirt and crushed stone to precise specs for parking lots and roadways, adjust blade height and angle, and perform daily maintenance checks.

You must read project plans, work with dump truck drivers, and maintain safety and quality on busy construction sites, including overtime, nights, and weekends as needed.