Motor Grader Operator - Primoris Heavy Civil - Waco, TX

Primoris Heavy Civil is currently searching for an experienced Motor Grader Operator for our Waco, TX project.  The operator will work closely with other heavy equipment operators and construction workers to ensure the project meets quality standards and is completed on schedule. Must be local to the Waco, TX project or within 30 miles from project site.

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Motor Grader Operator to join our road, bridge, and highway construction team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating a motor grader to perform tasks such as grading and leveling surfaces, maintaining roads, clearing debris, and preparing sites for further construction work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate motor graders to level and grade road surfaces, construction sites, and other designated areas according to specifications.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on motor graders to ensure proper functioning.
• Work with the project team to prepare roadbeds, shoulders, embankments, and drainage ditches for road, bridge, or highway construction.
• Adjust blades and attachments as required to ensure precise and efficient grading.
• Clear debris, rocks, and obstructions from construction sites and roadways.
• Monitor soil conditions and make adjustments to equipment settings based on environmental factors.
• Collaborate with project managers and site supervisors to execute grading tasks within project timelines.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Follow all safety protocols when operating heavy equipment and during construction operations.
• Maintain logs of work completed, equipment use, and any repairs or issues encountered.
• Assist with other tasks as needed, such as loading, unloading, and transporting materials.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Motor Grader Operator in road, bridge, or highway construction (minimum of 2-5 years).
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, construction plans, and grade stakes.
• Strong knowledge of heavy equipment operations and safety procedures.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and physical environments.
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a team.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting equipment issues.

Physical Requirements 

• Must comply with company’s drug and alcohol abuse policy.
• Must be able to pass physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, and as required by the company.
• Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.).
• Able to carry 50 lbs. of tool and/or materials. It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs.  Check with your project supervisor or project safety director.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.)
• Must be able to work while wearing a respirator and other personal protective equipment, when required.

Work Environment:

• Location: industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shop
• Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site:
  • Uneven ground level
  • Obstructed pathways
  • Work performed at low and/or high elevations
  • Work performed in confined areas
• Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site:
  • Predominately outdoor climate
  • May be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather
  • Excessive humidity, rain, etc.
  • Various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.
  • Potential exposure to chemical substances