Motor Grader Equipment Operator

White's Site Development•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

White’s Site Development, Inc. is a leading civil site contractor serving Central Florida. We specialize in land clearing, grading, underground utilities, concrete, and asphalt paving for both private and public sector clients. Our team takes pride in safety, precision, and delivering projects on schedule. We’re currently looking for a skilled Motor Grader Operator to join our growing team. JOB DESCRIPTION: • Must be able to operate the grader and other heavy equipment in a safely and efficiently. • Perform daily maintenance, cleaning, and safety checks of equipment. • Must be proficient with Grader controls and their operation including cutting grade, scarifying hardened soils for grading, grading sloped road beds, working with a grade checker to insure correct tolerances are met, and finishing base course for paving. • Must understand and observe reference stakes and/or hand signals of other workers when necessary to achieve the specified grade. • Must be able to demonstrate a firm understanding of roadway plans and grades. • Ability to operate Bulldozer and other equipment is preferred but not exclusionary. • Must be able to do simple math. • Experience reading Blueprints is a plus • Must be extremely reliable and punctual. • Must be organized, detail oriented, motivated. • Bilingual (English / Spanish) a plus. • Conducts routine inspections before operating equipment to identify needed maintenance or repairs. • Comply with operating safety rules and regulations. • Transports materials around job sites -When not performing the essential duties and responsibilities, may assist in other operations • Knowledge of excavation procedures and techniques. • Ability to follow instructions and read excavation plans. • Ability to complete safety awareness training. • Excellent mechanical and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

Must be proficient with Grader controls and their operation including cutting grade, scarifying hardened soils for grading, grading sloped road beds, working with a grade checker to insure correct tolerances are met, and finishing base course for paving.
Must understand and observe reference stakes and/or hand signals of other workers when necessary to achieve the specified grade.
Must be able to demonstrate a firm understanding of roadway plans and grades.
Must be able to do simple math.
Must be extremely reliable and punctual.
Must be organized, detail oriented, motivated.
Knowledge of excavation procedures and techniques.
Ability to complete safety awareness training.
Excellent mechanical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate Bulldozer and other equipment is preferred but not exclusionary.
Experience reading Blueprints is a plus
Bilingual (English / Spanish) a plus.

Responsibilities

Proper pre-start and daily Maintenance Including lubrication
Keep equipment clean and well maintained
Notify supervisor if equipment needs repair
Tire pressure checks
Monitor all engine gauges
Operating skills in blade control
Scrap and level dirt
Mix materials
Shape and blade sub grades
Balance and rough shaping of base course materials
Operate to fine grade specifications
Fine grade horizontal surfaces, shoulders and slopes
Grade plan requirements and set grade standards
Dressing of shoulders and slopes
Demonstrate the ability to lead a crew and delegate work within work scope
Understand production and quantity requirements
Utilize automatic grade control system
Schedule work and maintain production
Set forth specifications and plans
Understand basic survey nomenclature
Judge distance and slopes accurately
Make decision based on verifiable standards
Other duties as assigned
Operate the grader and other heavy equipment in a safely and efficiently
Perform daily maintenance, cleaning, and safety checks of equipment
Conducts routine inspections before operating equipment to identify needed maintenance or repairs
Comply with operating safety rules and regulations
Transports materials around job sites
Assist in other operations
Follow instructions and read excavation plans