Grade Operator

Grade Crew Finish Blade Operator

Grand Junction, CO, US, 81505

United Companies, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Position Overview

This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of a motor grader and some other various types of construction equipment including but not limited to Roller, Excavator, Loader, Water tuck, etc. This position will require frequent travel to other areas.

Wage ranges from $24 to $26, based on experience.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Operate blade / motor grader safely and efficiently, including, regulating height and angle of grader blade, scarifies and loosening packed soil to permit grading and titling front wheels of grader when making sharp turns.
• Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct an unsafe condition.
• Responsible for safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading.
• Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling, and cleaning) on blade / motor grader.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance (lubricating, fueling, and cleaning) on blade / motor grader or refer major problems to the supervisor.
• Keep time and material records.
• Knowledge of weight requirements of loads leaving the pit.
• Travel from interstate highway to rural dirt roads from various locations.
• May assist laborer at various job sites as needed. May perform physical tasks involved with road construction and laying asphalt, etc.
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education / Experience

Work Requirements

Knowledge / Skill Requirements

Key Competencies

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

What CRH Offers You

CRH has a long and proud heritage as one of North America's largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

CRH is a great place to grow! If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Please complete your online application and profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Thank you for your interest in the Oldcastle family!