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Motor Grader/Blade Operator II

Louisiana Bridge Builders
Charles, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/29/2026

Louisiana Bridge Builders (“LBB”) is designing and building the new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles, Louisiana (USA) for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD). LBB will also be responsible for the reconstruction of interstate highway, various structures, ramps, and approaches for a 5.5 mile stretch between I-210 West End and Ryan Street. 


Louisiana Bridge Builders offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time, and more.


Louisiana Bridge Builders is an equal opportunity employer.


Position Purpose/Summary

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.


Location 

This position is based in Lake Charles, LA. 


Primary Duties & Responsibilities 
  • 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, & Skills for Success
  • 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.

  • Qualifications 

    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

    Select one the following for the each of the items listed below: 



    • 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. 

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