Blade Operator

Duininck Texas•Lubbock, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Duininck is a fourth-generation, 100-year family-led company built on strong relationships with customers, employees, subcontractors and vendors. We have a diverse portfolio of businesses managing projects at any scale. Join specialized infrastructure projects across Texas and Oklahoma. You'll produce hot mix asphalt for military runways, construct roads for the Department of Transportation, and handle high-stakes concrete work for aviation and defense facilities. These aren't just jobs; they're careers building America's critical infrastructure.

Requirements

Understand basics of blade mechanicals.
Understand and adhere to all safety regulations.
Understand and adhere to the Personal Protection Equipment requirements.
An unwavering focus on safety.
Willingness to travel throughout Texas.

Responsibilities

Safely operates blade to achieve the specified grading.
Reads grade stakes and works with grade checker, laser, or GPS to maintain grade.
Works closely with other crew members using hand signals to coordinate work and ensure safety.
Performs daily inspection and maintenance and ensures that machine is in safe, proper working order including fluid checks and proper lubrication.
Reports to shop when equipment needs maintenance and repair.
Keeps equipment clean and prepares equipment for transport on flatbed when needed.
Maintains orderliness, cleanliness and safety at jobsite.
Follows Supervisor�s instructions closely.