Motor Grader-Blade Operator
About The Position
Barnard Construction Company, Inc., based in Bozeman, Montana, is looking for an experienced and skilled Blade Operator to run motor graders on civil construction projects in Brownsville, Texas. You will perform rough and finish grading, level and spread materials, and ensure work meets exact grade and slope specifications. We are a heavy-civil construction company with projects underway across North America. Barnard is ranked by Engineering News-Record , a leading construction industry periodical, as one of the nation’s Top 400 civil contractors. We specialize in dam construction and rehabilitation, power transmission and distribution, tunneling, inland marine, oil, gas, utility, and sewer and water pipeline projects. We offer competitive wages, 401(k)s, a generous health plan, and challenging career opportunities with a financially solid company. Barnard’s people are the reason for the success of the company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel, people who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for excellence. At Barnard, we build the riskiest, most difficult, complex jobs we can find and we hire people who thrive on tough work and demanding opportunities.
Requirements
- Minimum five (5) years construction experience.
- Minimum two (2) years operating a Motor Grader/Blade.
Responsibilities
- Safely and effectively operate a Motor Grader/Blade in Heavy Civil construction setting in precise passes to level, shape and smooth subgrades.
- Use technology, laser systems and reference grade stakes to achieve exact project elevations and drainage.
- Set and regulate blade depth, angle, and tilt.
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
- Operate equipment in an efficient manner and follow instruction of on-site management.
- Follow all equipment monitoring and maintenance requirements.
- Be capable and willing to maintain equipment as needed.
- Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Correctly rig and hoist material.
Benefits
- 401(k)s
- Generous health plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
