About this opportunity
Louisiana Bridge Builders lists this Motor Grader/Blade Operator II opportunity in lake charles, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Motor Grader/Blade Operator II
The Motor Grader/Blade Operator II is committed to supporting Louisiana Bridge Builders by operating heavy machinery to spread and level materials (such as dirt, gravel, or asphalt), create smooth and even surfaces, and maintain roadways or construction.
This position is based in Lake Charles, LA.
Primary duties and responsibilities include:
Operate machinery to complete tasks such as grading, leveling, clearing debris, digging trenches, and pushing materials.
Shape terrain, move large volumes of earth, rocks, and rubble according to blueprints and construction plans.
Perform rough and finish grading with high precision
Perform pre-shift equipment inspections.
Perform basic routine operator maintenance, lubrication, and fueling of equipment.
Coordinate machine actions with crew members using hand or audio signals.
Operate machinery to perform tasks efficiently and safely.
Performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, abilities, and skills for success include:
Effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner through written and verbal communications in all interfaces with customers/public, fellow employees, vendors, etc.
Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
Ability to work as a team member and exert initiative to work independently to reach a goal.
Ability to embrace change in the workplace while encouraging others to seek innovative approaches.
Ability to function effectively as a team player and collaborator.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule, overtime, additional and/or different hours, including but not limited to nights, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed, to best serve the business operations.
Ability to operate machinery using throttles, switches, pedals, levers, etc.
At a minimum, the Motor Grader/Blade Operator II must have 3+ years of relevant, proven, experience operating construction equipment. National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certification is preferred.
Physical demands include:
N (Not Applicable) – Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally) – Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time or 0 – 2.5+ hours/day.
F (Frequently) – Occupation requires this activity from 33%–66% of the time or 2.5–5.5+ hours/day.
C (Constantly) – Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time or 5.5+ hours/day.
Louisiana Bridge Builders is an equal opportunity employer.
Worksite address
lake charles, LA, 70612, US
Who can apply
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