Motorgrader Operator

Company: Sanford Contractors
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: June 7, 2021

Job Description:

The Motor grader hired for this career opportunity is responsible for the efficient and safe operation of equipment for the purposes fine grading. Sanford Contractors is one of North Carolina's most experienced providers of construction services for commercial, residential, industrial, municipal and state projects. In operation since 1969, we've seen tremendous change and there have been countless advances in materials, technologies and equipment. But some things haven't changed at all. We're still a family-owned and operated business. We're still committed to excellence - to completing projects to the highest possible levels of quality, and we're committed more than ever to the team members that make this company who we are today.Core Principles:Live and work by the "Golden Rule": do unto others as you would have them do unto youSafety for you and your fellow team members is the cornerstone of every decisionTake responsibility for your actions and decisionsAlways act in a way that reflects positively on both you and the CompanyBe an effective and motivated team member by not only working towards Company goals, but personal and professional goals as wellCore Competencies:Effective communication skills; must be able to understand and speak EnglishWorking knowledge of all applicable OSHA standardsAttention to detail and accuracyWillingness to react to changes in prioritiesCore Duties:Be a mentor to other team members by teaching them proper techniques of fine grade workBe punctual, dependable and professional at all timesWork with cost effectiveness, profitability and safety in mindLead by exampleLead the safety effort by recognizing and correcting hazards as soon as they are presentArrive at work prior to designated work start timeAttend daily safety and project coordination meetingProficient in safe operation of Motor graderCheck fluid levels daily before useCapable of fine grading areas within " of set gradeExperience operating the motor grader utilizing GPS, automatics and/or grade stakesAbility to cut grade under a string lineAble to set/check grade for curb/sub-grade and pavingAble to efficiently fine grade sub-grade and stone base within tolerance with motor graderAble to fine grade free hand without the use of GPS of automaticsLook after small crew for fine grading operationsProficient in working with ABC base course; putting down setting up and fine grading for pavingHave paved areas ready for paving free of any areas that may potentially pond waterEnsure equipment stays in clean working order and report any issues to Site LeaderRestore post construction work to original condition or betterCommunicate time away from work with your team leader and other team members with sufficient notice to make plans for changing personnel to focus on the prioritiesAble and willingness to work other tasks assigned when motor grader operation is not neededWillingness to work hours as requiredRequirements:Able to pass a drug screening,Legally able to work in the USMust have valid Driver's License with acceptable MVREducation/Training/Certification:OSHA TrainingMSHA Part 46 TrainingFirst Aid/CPRBenefits:At the heart of Sanford Contractors Inc. core principles, is the commitment to make a positive difference in the lives of our team members. Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following:Medical, Dental and Vision plansHealth Savings Account (HSA)401KShort term disabilityLife insuranceCompany Paid Holidays and PTO (Paid time off)Direct DepositWe do not offer relocation assistance for this positionSanford Contractors is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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