Motor Grade Operator in Thornton, CO

Thalle Construction Co. Inc. (“Thalle”) is seeking a Motor Grader Operator in Thornton, Colorado to support a heavy civil construction project.

Thalle, established in 1947, is a heavy civil construction company with a corporate office in Hillsborough, NC, and a regional office in Alvarado, Texas. Thalle has construction projects throughout the Southeast, Texas, and New Jersey with growth nationwide. Our diverse and expansive project scope of heavy civil infrastructure projects includes dams, reservoirs, locks, DOT roadway construction and bridges, large diameter utilities, landfills, mass excavation, wastewater, and on-demand emergency services.

We are a proud representative of Tully Group ( www.tullygroup.us ). The Tully Group is one of the nation’s largest privately held, family-owned construction firms with their corporate office in New York City and long history of heavy civil projects in the Metro New York Area and New Jersey.

Safety is our TOP priority! Thalle offers a competitive salary package with a full range of benefits, including Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, generous PTO, paid company holidays, Life Insurance, 401K with a company match, and more! Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Thalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify user, and Drug Free Workplace.

Hourly Rate: $36.00 to $42.00, depending on experience and qualifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position requires availability on weekends and the flexibility to work extended hours as needed to meet operational demands.

• Use self-propelled grader to spread and level dirt, gravel, and stone, to grade specifications in construction and maintenance of roads.
• Shape and finish shoulders and slopes.
• May perform fine or rough grading and be designated Motor Grader, Fine Grade, and Rough Grade
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning, or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other works, or falling objects.
• Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability.
• Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.
• Conduct business with 100% integrity and professionalism.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in finish grading required.
• Must demonstrate the ability to operate the motor grader.
• Heavy civil construction experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to follow directions.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, focused, self-motivated, possess good work ethic and be a team player.
• Ability to travel as needed**

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to work outdoors on various terrain in a wide range of weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.