Finish Grader Operator with GPS Experience - Fort McMurray
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Operates a finish grader and other heavy equipment to level surfaces to specified grades, performs daily maintenance and safety checks, and interprets roadway plans for ground disturbance.
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Grader Operator - Fort McMurray
Sureway Construction is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, involved in; civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction.
Job Type: Full Time, Seasonal
Schedule: 10+ hours per day, 6 & 1, OT after 8hr/day or 44hr/week
Perks: Benefits, RRSP/TFSA Matching
Location: Fort McMurray and Surrounding Area’s - no direct access to public transportation
Essential: Hard-working, reliable, flexible with schedule, ability to work in physically demanding conditions
**Options for living accommodations and daily allowances are available and will be provided**
Requirements:
- Personal Reliable Vehicle
- CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support
Pre-employment:
- Drug and alcohol testing (swab-based test)
- Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation
Finish Grader Responsibilities:
- Operate the grader and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
- Ensure a sound understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance.
- Drive the grader in successive passes over working area, observing reference stakes or hand signals of other workers, to level the surface to the specified grade.
- Finish grade base surface preparation to within half an inch.
- Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the grader.
- Ensure grader is in proper gear, and is not moving too fast for working conditions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of grades and interpret roadway plans and draw
Finish Grader Operator Qualifications:
- Must have a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience as a Finish Grader Operator.
- Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
- Experience with finishing work required
Sureway Construction Group is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Wage Disclaimer: Wage estimates shown on third-party job boards are general estimates only and do not reflect the actual compensation for this position. Actual wages are determined by the company and discussed during the hiring process.
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