Reporting to the foreman, the Grader Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the self-propelled motor grader. The Grader Operator performs rough or fine grade finishing, precisely spreading and mixing materials to dry and prep roads, construct road surfaces, to precise grade specifications, lay cold mix, and/or shave and rip out old road surfaces. Direct other equipment: Packers, tractors, and water trucks.
*Must be local to Grande Prairie or surrounding area to be considered*
Equipment Operation:
- Operate the grader and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner, maintaining proper awareness of one’s surroundings while operating the grader on public roadways.
- Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on equipment.
- Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure the smooth operation of the grader.
- Precisely operate the grader blade to windrow gravel to the center of the road.
- Operate grader controls to regulate the height and angle of the grader blade and lower to loosen packed soil to permit grading.
- Drive the grader in a successive pass over the working area, observing reference stakes or hand signals from other workers, to level the surface to the specified grade.
- Feel levers and listen to equipment sounds to determine the depth of the cut, finish grade base surface preparation within half an inch.
- Ensure the grader is in proper gear and is not moving too fast for working conditions.
- Train new employees in the safe and efficient operation of the grader.
- Operate other heavy equipment (packers, tractors, and water trucks) and perform other construction related duties as required.
Technical Knowledge:
- Knowledge of graders and other heavy equipment.
- Knowledge of issues involving ground disturbance.
- Understanding grades and interpreting roadway plans and drawings.
- Knowledge of road construction materials, road construction processes, and industry requirements.
- Understanding of computerized controls and electronics.
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:
Qualifications & Experience
- High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
- Class 5 Driver’s License; clean Driver’s Abstract.
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience within the road construction industry.
- A minimum of 2–3 years’ experience operating a Grader is required.
- GPS knowledge is required.
- Relevant oilfield certification and safety tickets would be an asset.
- Must be willing to work out of town as needed.
Note: We promote a safe work environment with a substance testing program.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected will be contacted for an interview.
About Mainline Construction
Our story began in 1992, when Harvey Bennett opened a deep utility construction business serving the local residential markets of Grande Prairie, Alberta. Over the years, he grew the company to service other industries, and expanded to include earthworks, oilfield construction, gravel supply, and trucking. As Harvey maintained the growth of the business, his primary focus and priority was always his staff, clients and the community. The family atmosphere at Mainline Construction and its supporting community was a natural fit when Volker Stevin Canada purchased the company in 2014.Apply now for Grader Operator
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