UT | Heavy Equipment Operator – Finish Grade (Motor Grader)

Kinkaid Civil Construction, LLC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 43,187 - 61,509; Full time

Job summary

Kinkaid Civil Construction, LLC is seeking a Finishing Hand in Salt Lake City to assist with underground utilities. This role focuses on restoring job sites, final grading, and preparing for inspections, ensuring each project is completed professionally.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience operating motor graders and finish blade equipment, with a strong safety focus. If you are dedicated to quality workmanship, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience operating a motor grader to create smooth, level surfaces.
• Proven experience operating finish blade equipment in civil construction.
• Strong understanding of grading, slopes, and finish tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Perform final grading, backfill, and compaction to meet job specs.
• Restore landscaping, sidewalks, driveways, or pavement as needed.
• Set and adjust utility structures to final grade.
• Assist with cleanup and job site restoration before inspections.
• Ensure all work areas are clean, safe, and ready for turnover.

Skills

Operating a motor grader

Operating finish blade equipment

Understanding of grading and slopes

Ability to read grade stakes

Dependability and teamwork

Job description

Job Title

Finishing Hand – Underground Utilities

Location

UT - Salt Lake City & surrounding areas; travel to job sites is required

Pay

Starting $38 and up based on experience. Dependent on years of experience and job stability demonstrated on resume.

Job Description

We’re looking for a Finishing Hand with experience in underground utilities to join our crew. This role is key to wrapping up projects the right way — you’ll be responsible for restoring job sites, final grading, and helping prep for inspections and project close-out. If you take pride in a clean, professional‐looking finish and know what it means to leave a site better than you found it, we want to talk to you.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform final grading, backfill, and compaction to meet job specs
• Restore landscaping, sidewalks, driveways, or pavement as needed
• Set and adjust utility structures like manhole rings/lids and valve boxes to final grade
• Assist with cleanup and job site restoration before inspectionsEnsure all work areas are clean, safe, and ready for turnover
• Work closely with foremen and inspectors to ensure punch lists are completed

Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience operating a motor grader to create smooth, level surfaces on construction sites
• Proven experience operating finish blade equipment in civil construction
• Strong understanding of grading, slopes, and finish tolerances
• Ability to read grade stakes and follow site plans
• Safety‑focused, dependable, and able to work in a team environment

We’re Looking For Team Members Who Are

• Hardworking, honest, and committed to doing quality work
• Able to work in changing outdoor conditions
• Reliable and take pride in their craft