Grader Operator

Infracon Construction Inc. • British Columbia, Canada, BC

11h • CA$37 - CA$41 • Onsite

About The Position

The Infracon Group of Companies is seeking experienced Grader Operators for upcoming and potential municipal infrastructure and civil construction projects across Western Canada. We are expecting awards on several municipal infrastructure projects with significant road grading, underground utility, pipe, curb and gutter, sidewalk, drainage, and surface restoration components. As a result, we are looking to connect with skilled grader operators who can support accurate, efficient, and safe grading operations on active municipal and civil construction sites. This role is best suited for an experienced operator with a strong background in road construction, subdivision work, municipal infrastructure, fine grading, subgrade preparation, gravel placement, ditching, shoulder work, and working around active construction crews and equipment. Experience working with GPS or machine control systems is considered a strong asset. The successful candidate will work closely with foremen, surveyors, grademen, pipe crews, excavator operators, labourers, truck drivers, inspectors, and project teams to ensure grading work is completed safely, accurately, and to project specifications. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Grader Operator who takes pride in quality workmanship and wants to be part of a team delivering important municipal infrastructure and civil construction projects across Western Canada.

Requirements

• Strong grader operating experience in municipal infrastructure, civil construction, road construction, subdivision work, or earthworks
• Experience with road grading, fine grading, subgrade preparation, gravel placement, shaping, ditching, and surface finishing
• Strong understanding of grades, slopes, drainage, road crossfall, crowns, shoulders, and finished surfaces
• Ability to work safely and productively around pipe crews, labourers, surveyors, inspectors, trucks, equipment, traffic, and workers on foot
• Experience working in active municipal construction environments, including traffic control areas, existing utilities, and public-facing work zones
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a coordinated civil construction crew
• Reliable, punctual, and willing to travel for project-based work
• Safety-focused attitude with pride in quality workmanship and accurate grading
• Previous experience as a Grader Operator in municipal or civil construction is required
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and site conditions
• Ability to travel to project locations throughout Western Canada as required
• Must be eligible to work in Canada

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting curb and gutter, sidewalk, paving, road base, trench restoration, and municipal roadwork is considered an asset
• GPS or machine control experience is considered a strong asset
• Experience in municipal infrastructure, road construction, subdivision development, drainage, utilities, site servicing, or earthworks is strongly preferred
• Experience with fine grading, gravel placement, road base preparation, curb and gutter preparation, sidewalk preparation, and surface restoration is considered an asset
• GPS or machine control experience is considered an asset
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and reliable transportation are preferred
• Ground Disturbance, CSTS, WHMIS, First Aid, or other safety certifications are considered assets depending on project requirements

Responsibilities

• Operate graders safely and efficiently to support municipal infrastructure and civil construction activities
• Perform rough grading, fine grading, shaping, sloping, ditching, road preparation, and surface finishing
• Grade roads, lanes, shoulders, ditches, subgrades, gravel surfaces, access roads, and work areas to project requirements
• Support preparation for curb and gutter, sidewalk, paving, drainage, road base, and surface restoration work
• Spread, level, shape, and finish granular materials, road base, and subgrade surfaces
• Maintain proper crown, cross slope, drainage, and surface elevations as required
• Work safely around active equipment, trucks, workers on foot, traffic control, utilities, trenches, and public-facing work zones
• Support municipal road upgrades, subdivision servicing, drainage improvements, utility restoration, and civil infrastructure projects
• Coordinate grading work with underground utility installation, trench backfill, compaction, concrete, paving, and restoration activities
• Work closely with foremen, grademen, surveyors, inspectors, and operators to confirm grades, slopes, and finished surfaces
• Assist with road reconstruction, gravel placement, ditch shaping, shoulder grading, access improvements, and site preparation
• Identify grade conflicts, drainage concerns, unsuitable material, utility conflicts, or constructability issues and report them promptly to supervision
• Adapt to changing project requirements, site conditions, weather, traffic, and operational priorities
• Work to grade using stakes, hubs, offsets, plans, profiles, survey information, GPS, or direction from supervisors and surveyors
• Use machine control or GPS systems where available to support accurate grading and efficient production
• Support accurate subgrade preparation, road base placement, drainage grades, shoulder slopes, and finished elevations
• Communicate clearly with grademen, surveyors, and foremen to confirm layout and grade requirements
• Help reduce rework by maintaining strong attention to detail and checking work as grading progresses
• Support efficient sequencing of grading activities to keep follow-on work moving
• Complete daily equipment inspections and pre-use checks
• Report equipment deficiencies, damage, maintenance issues, or safety concerns promptly
• Maintain equipment in a clean, safe, and work-ready condition
• Follow proper start-up, shut-down, fueling, parking, and maintenance procedures
• Monitor equipment performance throughout the shift and report concerns early
• Operate equipment within safe working limits and manufacturer guidelines
• Follow all company, client, and project safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices
• Participate in daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, field-level hazard assessments, inspections, and site orientations
• Maintain strong awareness around active equipment, traffic, workers on foot, trenches, utilities, slopes, haul routes, and changing site conditions
• Use required personal protective equipment at all times
• Follow site-specific traffic management, equipment operation, excavation, utility, and roadwork requirements
• Identify and report hazards, incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, utility concerns, and environmental issues
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safe production, quality, teamwork, and professional conduct

Benefits

• Wage range of $37.00 – $41.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
• Full-time and project-based opportunities may be available
• Benefits and applicable company programs may be available based on employment status and eligibility
• Project-specific compensation terms, travel, LOA, rotation, or accommodation details may vary by assignment
• Opportunity to support municipal infrastructure, roadwork, underground utility, and civil construction projects across Western Canada

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed