Grader Operator - Fort Mcmurray

Grader Operator

Sureway Construction is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, involved in; civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction.

2023 Season 5% RETENTION BONUS (*as per qualifying requirements)

Proudly celebrating our 50th Anniversary in 2023!

We offer Benefits, RRSP/TFSA Matching

Job Type Full Time, Seasonal

Schedule 10+ Hours/day, Day Shift, 6 & 1, Schedule as per Operational Requirements, OT after 8hr/day or 44hr/week

Location Fort McMurray and Surrounding Area’s - no direct access to public transportation

Essential Hard-working, reliable, flexible with schedule, ability to work in physically demanding conditions

Requirements

• CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support
• Personal Reliable Vehicle

Pre-employment

• Drug and alcohol testing (swab-based test)
• Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation

Grader Operator Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the grader.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• Ensure a sound understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance.
• Ensure grader is in proper gear, and is not moving too fast for working conditions.
• Precisely operate grader blade to windrow gravel to the center of the road.
• This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position.
• Drive the grader in successive passes over working area, observing reference stakes or hand signals of other workers, to level the surface to the specified grade.
• Feel levers and listen to equipment sounds to determine the depth of the cut.
• Finish grade base surface preparation to within half an inch.
• Operate grader on public roadways, maintaining proper awareness of ones surroundings.
• Operate grader controls to regulate height and angle of the grader blade and lower scarifier to loosen packed soil to permit grading.
• Demonstrate an understanding of grades and interpret roadway plans and draw.

Grader Operator Qualifications

• Knowledge of road construction materials, road construction processes and industry requirements.
• Understanding of computerized controls and electronics.
• Must have a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience as a Grader Operator with base prep for roadways and subdivisions.

Sureway Construction Group is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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