Grading Skid Loader Operator

Bituminous Roadways, Inc.

Location: 1520 Commerce Drive, Saint Paul, MN 55120

Hiring Season: 2026 (no longer hiring for 2025 positions)

Department: Field Operations

Job Type: Full-Time / Seasonal

Pay Scale: Journeyman Union Scale. $42.77 per hour (based on experience and/or size and type of equipment)

Union Benefits & Additional Information:

Job Summary: The Grading Skid Loader Operator is responsible for operating a skid steer/loader to perform fine grading, base preparation, and material handling for asphalt paving projects. This position plays a vital role in ensuring subgrades are level, compacted, and properly sloped to support long‑lasting pavement installations.

Other Requirements: All candidates are required to pass a thorough Background Check, Physical and Drug Test. References may also be checked. We participate in E-.

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Duties & Requirements:

• Operates skid to assist in grading including finishing work and curb/corner work.
• Make normal operating adjustments for obtaining proper depth, grade and finished cross section.
• May perform other related duties to include adding or removing extensions, and buckets.
• Display a professional and respectful attitude towards co‑workers, supervisors, inspectors, and the general public at all times.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co‑workers or supervisors.
• Assist with general labor tasks when equipment operation is not required.
• Follow all job site safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Assist with job setup and breakdown, including moving and positioning equipment.
• Communicate effectively with crew members and supervisors.
• Follow company and industry safety standards and procedures at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of job site and equipment.

Preferred

Education and Experience:

• 1–3 years of experience operating skid steer equipment in a grading or site prep role.
• CDL LICENSE REQUIRED;
  Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience with grading for asphalt paving or road construction projects preferred.
• Ability to read and understand grade stakes, laser levels, and/or GPS grade control.
• Familiar with safe operation of skid loader attachments.
• Team‑oriented with strong communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to safety and quality.
• Must be safety‑conscious, reliable, and able to work well in a team environment.
• Willingness to work extended hours, early mornings, and weekends as needed.
• High school education or GED equivalent.

Live up to our company Core Values:

• Safety
  - Safety in the workplace is a mutual responsibility of the employer, management and all employees. We have an expectation that all employees will play an active role in workplace safety and always promote a positive safety culture.
• Quality
  - Quality is the best business plan. It is an investment in our future. Quality leads to consistency. Consistency leads to happy employees, satisfied customers and a growing business.
• Respect
  - Respect at work is crucial as it promotes healthy relationships between coworkers and managers, as well as outside the organization. A respectful employee is a sign of a respectful organization and therefore creates a positive image of our company and our workplace.
• Integrity
  - Real integrity is doing the right thing, whether someone realizes it or not. Displaying Integrity helps build trust and drives a certain level of expectation. Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain.
• Commitment - Commitment is the bond employee’s share with their organization and its employees. Committed employees bring exceptional value to the organization through their support, productivity, determination, reliability and quality. Commitment shows and can be contagious.

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