Heavy Equipment Operator — Motor Grader / Blade

About this role

Seeking experienced motor grader/blade operators for commercial civil construction projects across the Southeast United States. You’ll work on site preparation and grading for commercial jobs — roads, pads, utilities and general sitework — using blades, GPS systems and hand signals to meet civil tolerances. This is a regional search: expect multi-day deployments across Southeast states, steady project assignments, and work directly with foremen and survey crews. Candidates should be self-sufficient, safety-focused, and comfortable operating other site equipment as needed.

What you'll do

• Operate motor grader/blade to perform finish grading, drainage shaping, and road base work to civil specifications
• Use machine-mounted GPS/rover systems and follow survey stakes and grade sheets to meet tolerances
• Read and interpret civil drawings and site layout instructions; adjust grade and slope per plans
• Perform daily inspections, routine maintenance, and safe start-up/shut-down of assigned equipment
• Coordinate with foremen, surveyors, and other operators to sequence sitework and maintain production
• Operate other heavy equipment (dozer, loader, skid steer, excavator) as project needs dictate

What we're looking for

• Proven experience operating motor graders on commercial civil construction or sitework projects
• Familiarity with GPS navigation/GPS rover systems and civil drawing interpretation
• Competence in site layout, grade control, and slope/compaction awareness
• Ability to operate additional site equipment (dozer, loader, skid steer, excavator) when needed
• Willingness to travel and work multi-day regional assignments across the Southeast U.S.
• Strong safety habits, reliable attendance, and ability to work outdoors in varying conditions

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Operator certification or documented heavy-equipment operating experience (preferred)
• Experience with GPS grade control / GPS rover systems
• OSHA 10 (or equivalent safety training) preferred
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Proficiency in reading civil drawings and basic communication in English

What we offer

• Full-time, project-based regional work with consistent schedules on commercial jobs
• Overtime opportunities and steady run of projects across the Southeast
• Paid time off and standard benefits package where offered (medical, dental, vision)
• Site-specific safety training and equipment provided
• Opportunities for skills training and equipment operator upskilling

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