What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finish Blade / Motor Grader Operator position at Fann Contracting, Inc.?
Fann Contracting, Inc - Northern Arizona’s leading heavy-civil and heavy-highway contractor - is searching for an experienced CAT 150 GPS Finish Blade Operator (Trimble) to join our team! Our family-owned 63-year company specializes in mass excavation, rock handling, underground utilities, private and public infrastructure, asphalt paving, aggregate crushing, asphalt hot plant production, and much more. Our projects include public and private entities including ADOT, FHWA, BIA, city and county municipalities, private residential and commercial developments.
This is a permanent, full-time position for the right candidate. Work sites range from border to border within Arizona. The successful candidate will have strong CAT motor grader with GPS experience on Federal/Davis-Bacon projects to include heavy highway grades, cutting slopes, sub grade prep for concrete and/or asphalt. Should be familiar with reading plans and understand grade stakes. Candidates must have the ability to travel within Arizona, to work overtime, days/nights and occasionally work weekends (rare).
- NOTE: Fann is a drug free company with Federal DOT requirements. As such, all positions with our company are considered SAFETY SENSITIVE which generally means that such positions involve some aspect of a heightened danger requiring an employee's unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute his or her job.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- We offer a substantial benefit package including medical, dental, vision, paid life insurance, vacation, paid sick time, 401(k), and a profit-sharing bonus program.
- Starting pay depends upon experience but will typically range between $31.50 to $34.70 per hour.
- Tax-free subsistence (TRAVEL PAY) of $70 to $80 per day may also be available if you travel outside the Prescott area for work (ask for details).
- Weekly pay with direct deposit - use your own bank or ask for a VISA DEBIT PAY CARD (or get both).
- Free online and in person training classes include OSHA 10-hr. First Aid/CPR, Excavation Safety, Confined Space, Lasers, Grade Checking, Defensive Driving, Eq. Operator and Equipment Safety and much more. Note: OSHA 10-Hour is a condition of employment with our company. If you do not have your OSHA 10 card, we will provide that training free of charge.
Finish Blade Operators at Fann Contracting work throughout the entire state of Arizona and may be required to be on their projects from 4 to 5 days per week. Travel will often be necessary and overtime can be frequent due to project/schedule needs.
Minimum Requirements:
- Prefer a minimum of 5 years GPS finish blade/motor grader experience.
- Ability to finish with both Caterpillar M & H Controls is a plus, (blue-top or w/Trimble GPS).
- Hard Worker who will also operate other equipment or possibly even labor when needed.
- Statewide travel is frequent/necessary; 4 to 6 days per week possible.
- Must be self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised.
- Must be drug free and committed to safety.
- Great attitude is necessary.
- Must have physical strength and endurance.
- Ability to occasionally lift heavy objects and walk over rocky, uneven or slippery terrain.
- Comfortable with working in a fast moving, sometimes high-stress environment.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit application online at fanncontracting.com to get started.
Physical address: 6725 Generation Lane, Prescott, AZ 86301.
Email questions to: j o b s @ f a n n c o n t r a c t i n g . c o m
Office Phone: 928-778-0170
** You may submit a resume but an application is still required if we hire you **
Fann Contracting, Inc. is an EEO/AA, VEVRAA, Drug Free, and E-Verify Compliant Company. NOTE: Some duties/positions may be non-smoking (fuel truck operations etc.) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31.50 - $34.70 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Home weekly
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- How many years of Finish Blade experience do you have that includes GPS systems?
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32 - $35