Blade Operator at Sterling Construction Company, Inc. – San Antonio, Texas

Job Responsibilities by equipment type include but are not limited to the following:

• The Motor Grader Operator will grade excavation and embankment and lay asphalt, base, and other materials.
• They may blade haul roads and perform other general work.
• The Motor Grader Operator will also perform finish grade work to blue tops or other close specification control.
• Equipment - Caterpillars 140H and John Deere 672GP

• Minimum of 4 years of Motor Grader / finish blade experience.
  
• Minimum of 2 year of Trimble GPS
  
• Knowledge of construction practices is essential.
• Knowledge of how to oil, grease, service, and make adjustments to equipment as needed is preferred.
• Familiarity with proper signals for work is necessary.
• Prior experience within the heavy civil construction industry is strongly preferred.
• Excellent housekeeping skills are required.
• Ability to work with various measurements, including metric, feet, and hundredths.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork skills are necessary as proper completion of an assigned job and working safely will be highly dependent upon this ability.
• Flexibility: Ability to work in a number of diverse locations is essential, as work locations may change daily.
• Coordination: Balance, depth perception, and eye-hand coordination are critical.
• Expected Hours: Hours will vary by job, location, and season. Working a night shift may be required.
• Willingness to travel and must be able to supply their transportation.