Finish Blade Operator

Fisher Industries•Calexico, CA

32d

About The Position

The Finish Blade Operator will operate a self-propelled grader to spread and level dirt, gravel, and stone to finish grade specifications in construction and maintenance of earthwork structures, such as highways, streets, dikes, temporary and roads.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum of five (5) years of experience operating a blade machine; OR,
Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Experience grade Control GPS is mandatory
Operates machine within precision and tolerance of 100th of a foot or .008th's of an inch.
Practices good safety habits
Follows oral directions and meets set standards
Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of structures, highways, or roads
Knowledge of materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective construction or repair of structures, highways, and roads
Works within precise standards of accuracy
Prioritizes work to meet goals or deadlines.
Demonstrates attentive and active listening skills

Responsibilities

Reads blueprints and thoroughly understands materials and proper handling of materials.
Operates blade to regulate elevation and angle of slopes
May perform fine or rough grading
Operates blade with laser leveling equipment
Installs scarifies to ripper tips and related shank
Runs, maneuvers, navigates, or drives mechanized equipment
Grades or redistributes earth, aggregates, or materials for the construction or repair of structures, highways, and roads
Aligns machines, cutterhead, or depth gauge markers with reference stakes and guidelines on ground or positions equipment following hand signals of assistant
Signals directions and warnings to coworkers
Determines the kinds of tools and equipment needed to do a job
Fastens attachments or accessories to equipment
Turns valves to control air and water output of compressors and pumps
Adjusts hand wheels, levers, and depresses pedals to drive machines and control attachments
Watches gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure the machine is working properly.
Inspects equipment for deficiencies, such as tires, lights, brakes, fuses, and fluid levels and submits report indicating equipment condition
Determines the causes of operating errors and decides what to do about it
Repairs and maintains equipment
Reads and interprets survey markers and stakes to meet set standards
Reads and interprets engineering drawings and specifications
Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned