Heavy Equipment Operator - Motor Grader

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Zachry Construction is seeking a GPS Motor Grader Operator for our heavy civil project.

• Three plus years of industry-related experience is required for this position, emphasizing roads, highways, and bridges
• Conduct Pre-start Visual Walk-around inspection
• Utilize automatic grade control system/GPS, where applicable
• Notify the supervisor if equipment needs service/repair
• Monitor all engine gauges
• Operate Motor Grader, utilizing hand and foot controls
• Scrap, shape, blade, and level for various grades
• Operate to fine-grade specifications, including shoulders and slopes
• Read, interpret, and execute plan requirements and grade standards
• Understand production and quantity requirements
• Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts

• Motor Grader Operator must be able to sit for extended periods and periodically climb up/down equipment, utilizing built-in access (typically 3 vertical steps or rungs) with hand bar support.
• Frequently work with hands to operate controls.
• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• Periodically walk over ground terrain, in varying weather conditions.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• 401k, Paid leave, and Bonus Program
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
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Zachry Construction Corporation performs heavy civil and building work throughout the United States, and relocation is sometimes required for continuous employment opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Zachry Construction Corporation and its subsidiaries (Zachry) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zachry, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zachry mailing address or email address, directly to Zachry employees, or to Zachry’s resume database will be considered Zachry property. Zachry will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Zachry will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Zachry’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening.

Zachry will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Zachry’s Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Zachry employee is authorized to bind Zachry to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time
• Job Function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Construction