Blade Operator

Fisher Industries•El Paso, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Blade Operator will be responsible for grading and maintaining haul roads, construction of new roadways, as well as placing and finishing aggregate surfacing products. This position may include day or night shift work, travel, overtime, and weekend work. Location of the job site is near Lordsburg/Deming NM.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of blade operating experience
Valid Driver's License
Acceptable MVR in accordance with Fisher's Company Vehicle Program policy is required
OSHA certification or willingness to obtain certification - company will pay for certification
Excellent communication skills
The ability to follow and enforce safe work practices
Self-directed and can work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
Extended out-of-town travel, night shift, and/or weekend work may be required

Responsibilities

Operate equipment used to spread gravel base or shouldering material, shape and finish slopes and shoulders
Prepare sub grade to allowable tolerances
Drive and maneuver equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, and rocks, and to distribute and level work site
Operate equipment in a safe manner while avoiding potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, equipment, workers, and falling objects
Maintains, services, repairs, adjusts, and tests machines, devices, and moving parts of equipment
Performs visual and safety inspection of equipment ensuring proper air pressure in tires, proper fluid levels or perform minor repairs as needed
Effectively communicates and coordinates equipment and crew activities through verbal and hand signals
Collaborate with managers, contractors, engineers, at work sites
Safety, Safety, Safety comply with all OSHA and company policies, procedures, and standards of safety
Perform other duties as assigned