Haul Roads Grader Operator

Motor Grader Operator                                                    Kissimmee, FL or surrounding area

Jr. Davis Construction Company Inc. is seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic to fill the position of Finish Grader Operator.  This individual’s primary responsibility is safe and efficient operation of motor grader with priority on finish grading subsurface and base to within required tolerances.  Operators may run other heavy equipment such as loaders and backhoes, as needed.

We are one of the largest heavy highway and civil construction firms in the state with over 900 employees, while still retaining a family business atmosphere.

Responsibilities:

• Spread and level dirt, gravel, and stone, to grade specifications in construction and maintenance of earthwork structures, such as highways, streets, culverts, dikes, and temporary roads:
• Perform rough and finish grade work to close specification control; moves levers, aligns machine, and reads depth gauge to regulate height and angle of blades to maintain grade
• Grade land to specified slope to achieve proper drainage
• Performs backfilling and grading operations to specified grade
• Grade precisely spreading and mixing materials in order to prepare roadways, pads and other surfaces to precise grade, observing reference stakes, hand signals or GPS data, as required by project specifications
• Uses instruments such as lasers and grade rods
• Observes ground markings to protect underground structures and utilities
• Read plans for job completion; grades to dimensions as specified by construction drawings, sketches, grade markers, and/or verbal instructions.
• At least three (3) years heavy highway experience operating equipment such as bull dozers, loaders, backhoes, land clearing, logging, feller buncher, grapple, excavators, skid steer, graders and motor grades.
• Job requires long periods of sitting. Other duties as assigned.
• Job requires occasionally lifting objects weighing over 40 lbs.

Requirements:

• 3 recent years’ experience working as a Motor Grader Operator
• At least five (5) years as Heavy Equipment Operator

• Active Driver license.
• Must have a safety-first attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
   

Knowledge & Skills:

• A High School diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
• Ability to listen, follow directions, and have a willingness to continue to enhance skills.

Join the Team! At JDC, we believe that our employees are the reason for our success.  JDC provides rewarding and challenging careers, encourages professional growth and strives to help each employee achieve their full potential.  

 Company Benefits: We don’t just want to tell employees we care about them; we show it.  That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive package to our employees:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Voluntary life
• Supplemental insurances
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• On-the-job training and skill development
• Complementary Wellness Clinic services
                            

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate!

At JDC, we promote a drug-free workplace environment and we pride ourselves on being an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively recruiting women and minorities for all open positions.