Finish Blade Equipment Operator

Capital Paving & Construction (CPC) – Rocky Mountain Region is a heavy highway and civil construction company in Colorado. We are seeking a Finish Blade Equipment Operator to join the Capital team. If you have experience in lot grading, subgrade prep, setting grades, GPS, and reading and understanding plans, apply now!

JOB DUTIES:

• Operate finish blade/motor grader to fine-grade surfaces to precise specifications.
• Read and interpret grade stakes, blueprints, and project plans.
• Ensure proper slope, drainage, and elevation based on project requirements.
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner under varying weather conditions, while exposed to dampness, fumes, dust, electrical, mechanical and traffic hazards
• Operate one or more of the following pieces of heavy construction equipment skillfully, safely, and in accordance with traffic laws and regulations: scrapers, heavy graders, motor graders or blades , front end loaders (four cubic yards and over), heavy steel wheeled rollers, bulldozers and other light weight, medium weight, and heavy-duty equipment
• Routine maintenance on the equipment, to include keeping equipment clean and operable
• Communicate with foreman and coworkers regarding the daily job specifications.
• Operate power driven machinery such as jack hammer, tamper, or other similarly sized equipment.
• Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary
• Work with powered and non-powered hand tools (i.e. rakes, shovels, etc.)
• Work in a variety of positions throughout the day including standing, stooping, bending at the waist, at waist level, shoulder height and above the head
• Perform general labor duties when necessary

• Experience in the operations of heavy equipment
• Must be punctual, have a strong work ethic, and maintain a good attendance record.
• Must be able to work as a team on all projects
• Lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Willingness to work overtime, nights, weekends, as needed
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Reliable transportation
• Willing to travel/work out of town
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screen, and background check

This is a full-time, benefits eligible position. We offer competitive wages and great employee benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, life insurance and short and long-term disability .

EEO/Employer/Vet/Disabled

Capital will give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.