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Finish Blade Operator

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction
Temple, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
Application Instructions

Now hiring an experienced Finish Blade Operator to join our team!

With over 50 years of delivering complex, high-impact infrastructure and mission critical projects, we bring the experience, resources, and proven execution needed to complete our work safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality.

RLW offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development to grow your career and thrive under the Ralph L. Wadsworth reputation for excellence. We offer excellent benefits and supply you with the tools needed to maximize your growth and potential.

Benefits Include

    • Competitive Pay
    • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Holiday Pay
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • Retirement Plan - 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5%
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Growth and Career Advancement
Position Description

As a Finish Blade Operator, you must will be responsible for the following responsibilities;

  • Perform various operator/laborer duties on our projects
  • Safe operation of the Blade and other equipment
  • Motor Grader Operator will be responsible to grade excavation and embankment to lay base and other materials.
  • The Motor Grader Operator may blade haul roads and other general work.
  • In addition to the rough work responsibilities, the Motor Grader Operator will also performs finish grade work to blue tops or other close specification control.
  • Equipment - Caterpillars 140H and John Deere 672GP
  • Other duties as assigned Qualifications

Position Requirements

  • Minimum of 4 years of finish blade experience.
  • Must value and have an appreciation for completing all work duties and assignments safely
  • Must be a team player and be willing to do laborer work
  • Willingness to travel to this and other job sites as necessary
  • Must be willing to workdays, nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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