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

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation paid weekly
• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
• Legal Assistance Coverage
• Award winning safety programs

Company Overview

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit

Primoris Heavy Civil, supported by the bonding capacity and resources of Primoris, has expanded into an even larger role within the heavy civil, infrastructure rehabilitation and transportation industries. Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Primoris will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agencies either domestic or international. Primoris nor its subsidiaries will be responsible for any fees from the use of any unsolicited resumes either through our ATS or via electronic mail systems from any agency representative or agency consultant unless your firm is an approved vendor partner with a current executed agreement.

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