Motorgrader Operator

**$1500 Sign on Bonus**

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Understands and applies safe use and operation of the equipment and communicates with other employees about safety related matters.
• Performs all functions in a safe manner in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Safe, efficient and proper operation of grader to gouge out, level and distribute earth and/or rocks from land preparation to constructing roads and/or job site grading.
• Moves levers to control tool bars, carriers, and disks.
• Moves levers and depresses pedals to maneuver tractor and raise, lower and tilt blade to clear right-of-way.
• Feels lever and listens for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut.
• Drive grader in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals.
• Communicate with Project Manager/Foreperson as to the daily job specification.
• Discuss with supervisor the anticipated production, type of materials being moved, number of trucks, etc.
• Be aware of other equipment working on the project and coordinate to work with these other equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret and incorporate information derived from the manual for the specific piece of equipment being operated.
• Conduct daily pre-start up procedures, ensuring equipment is in good operating condition (check fluid levels, inspect, clean and lubricate equipment, etc.).
• Greases, oils, and performs minor repairs on tractor.
• Keep equipment clean, promoting positive public image, and enabling close range equipment inspection.
• Complete Equipment and Vehicle Condition Report weekly, noting odometer readings, equipment hours, needed repairs, etc.
• Parks equipment in a place that is readily accessible to the equipment mover.
• Maintain a positive attitude and team spirit.
• Reports to work on time wearing the appropriate uniform.
• Must be able to work variable hours including daytime, nighttime, and some weekend hours, as well as, overtime.
• Ability to travel inside the company’s operational area.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience required. GPS experience is a plus

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

APAC Central Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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