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Bouygues Group lists this DELTA | Finish Blade Operator opportunity in paragould, Arkansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job TitleOperates a self-propelled grader to spread and level dirt, gravel, and stone to finish-grade specifications in the construction and maintenance of earthwork structures such as highways, streets, airports, dikes, temporary roads, and subdivisions.Main ResponsibilitiesEmbrace the Company's safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams.Support, promote, and practice the Company's core values, vision, and mission; follow the Company's code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies.Support the Delta safety culture and other Company strategic initiatives.Observe safety procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.Read and interpret survey markers and stakes to meet set standards; read and interpret plans and specifications.Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachment.Drive grader in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals.Operate blade to regulate elevation and angle of slopes; may perform fine or rough grading.Conduct equipment inspections and perform equipment maintenance tasks, including, but not limited to greasing, and checking/replacing oil and fluids; perform minor repairs on equipment.Operate other tools and equipment as required for assigned tasks.Assist in other areas as necessary for project completion.Job RequirementsMust be at least 18 years of age.Five or more years of experience operating a finish blade preferred; operator certifications are a plus.Experience operating other types of heavy equipment preferred; operator certifications are a plus.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Experience with GPS is preferred.Experience with gravel setup is preferred.Must provide their own transportation to and from work.Physical DemandsWears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.Regularly required to use hands to move and manipulate objects.Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear).Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain.Regularly required to work from a seated position operating equipment for long periods.Frequent exposure to loud noise.Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles.Regularly exposed to fuel, oil, and other chemicals.Occasionally exposed to working from high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.BenefitsChoice of 3 Medical Plan OptionsPrescription Drug CoverageDental and Vision PlansFlexible Spending Account or Health Savings OptionsAccess to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy ServicesEmployee Assistance ProgramLife and AD&D InsuranceDisability InsurancePaid Time Off and Paid Holidays401(k) Savings Plan with Company MatchColas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying, complete any part of the application process, or access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact Colas Inc. at or send an email to
Worksite address
paragould, AR, 72450, US
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