What are the responsibilities and job description for the Blade Operator position at Sterling Construction, Inc.?
Job Responsibilities by equipment type include but are not limited to the following
- The Motor Grader Operator will grade excavation and embankment and lay asphalt, base, and other materials.
- They may blade haul roads and perform other general work.
- The Motor Grader Operator will also perform finish grade work to blue tops or other close specification control.
- Equipment - Caterpillars 140H and John Deere 672GP
- Minimum of 4 years of Motor Grader / finish blade experience.
- Minimum of 2 year of Trimble GPS
- Knowledge of construction practices is essential.
- Knowledge of how to oil, grease, service, and make adjustments to equipment as needed is preferred.
- Familiarity with proper signals for work is necessary.
- Prior experience within the heavy civil construction industry is strongly preferred.
- Excellent housekeeping skills are required.
- Ability to work with various measurements, including metric, feet, and hundredths.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork skills are necessary as proper completion of an assigned job and working safely will be highly dependent upon this ability.
- Flexibility: Ability to work in a number of diverse locations is essential, as work locations may change daily.
- Coordination: Balance, depth perception, and eye-hand coordination are critical.
- Expected Hours: Hours will vary by job, location, and season. Working a night shift may be required.
- Willingness to travel and must be able to supply their transportation.