Grader Operator

Border Paving Ltd.•Town of Hinton, AB

9d•Onsite

About The Position

For more than 70 years, Border Paving Ltd. has played a key role in building and maintaining Alberta's infrastructure. From highways and roadways to complex construction projects, our reputation has been built on quality workmanship, safety and strong relationships with our customers and the communities we work in. The Grader Operator plays a key role in road construction and maintenance, completing both rough and fine grade finishing to meet project requirements. This position requires a high level of attention to detail, a strong understanding of grade and slope, and the ability to work safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate is dependable, takes pride in their work, and works well both independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

Experience operating a grader, including gravel road maintenance and finishing
Ability to read and interpret grade stakes, plans and survey markings
Physically fit and capable of manual labour tasks
Basic mechanical knowledge and the ability to identify equipment issues
Strong attention to detail
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Current driver's abstract (required prior to hire)

Nice To Haves

Experience with road construction projects is an asset

Responsibilities

Perform daily maintenance and equipment inspections, including cleaning and greasing equipment
Safely and skillfully operate a grader on public and private construction sites
Understand and work with grade and slope requirements
Read and interpret plans and follow survey markers
Communicate with surveyors, supervisors and crew
Adjust and control the grader blade to achieve required grade and finish
Comply with ground disturbance regulations
Maintain accurate grade and finish within required tolerances
Monitor finished work to ensure quality standards are met
Perform excavating, backfilling and site clean up
Assist with labour tasks as required
Follow safe work procedures and company safety practices