POSITION SUMMARY

This position is accountable for safely and efficiently operating a motor grader to perform fine grading, road construction, maintenance, and site preparation. The Motor Grader Operator ensures that surfaces are properly leveled, sloped, and finished to project specifications. The role involves setting and maintaining grade stakes, shaping roadways, ditches, and embankments, and working closely with survey crews and supervisors to meet design requirements.

The incumbent must have the ability and flexibility to work different shifts and long hours (8-12 hours). Weekend work and extra hours occur according to production needs and at the discretion of the Crew Supervisor. 

The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion, which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork most importantly, with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates motor grader to spread, level, and shape dirt, gravel, and other materials.
• Reads grade stakes, plans, and instructions to determine work requirements.
• Adjusts blade height, angle, and pitch to achieve required slope and grade.
• Able to achieve proper grade and slope using laser level and GPS technology.
• Cuts ditches and shoulders, builds road crowns, and creates proper drainage.
• Performs pre-operation and post-operation inspections of the grader.
• Greases, services, and maintains the equipment as per manufacturer guidelines.
• Reports any malfunctioning or unsafe equipment to supervisors promptly.
• Assists with minor repairs and cleaning of equipment to ensure long-lasting use.
• Works closely with ground crews to ensure proper compaction and finish.
• Maintains awareness of surrounding personnel, vehicles, and hazards at all times.
• All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company.

EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

• Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any other incumbents encountered.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Reports all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of three years of experience operating earth moving equipment is required. An understanding of construction principles and procedures is a must. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. In addition, the incumbent must:

• Be able to read and understand grade stakes, plans, and layouts.
• Be familiar with laser level and GPS technology.
• Be able to work in constant change in weather and site conditions.
• Be able to lift, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and perform similar activities as needed.
• Must be willing to work out of town as needed.

The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace.  Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation. 

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required.  This includes hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

This individual must also have the ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including corporate and executive. 

The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel.  Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency arise.