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Zachry Construction Corporation

Heavy Equipment Operator - Motor Grader

Zachry Construction Corporation, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Extraordinary commitment runs deep at Zachry. Here, dedicated men and women have the opportunity to work on challenging projects alongside those who value innovation and support team efforts in all our endeavors. We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where

we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do . Our core values are at the center of every decision we make:

Every Person Matters®

Together We Can Do Great Things®

This Is More Than a Job®

Job Summary Zachry Construction is seeking a GPS Motor Grader Operator for our heavy civil project. The job will start mid-January, and it is required to complete an OSHA 10 certification before your start date. Zachry Construction will coordinate and pay for you to get this certification if you do not already have one. Hires will be required to work six days a week and wear a long sleeve shirt and steel toe boots while working on this project. Only local candidates will be considered.

Essential Functions

Three plus years of industry-related experience is required for this position, emphasizing roads, highways, and bridges

Conduct Pre-start Visual Walk-around inspection

Utilize automatic grade control system/GPS, where applicable

Notify the supervisor if equipment needs service/repair

Monitor all engine gauges

Operate Motor Grader, utilizing hand and foot controls

Scrap, shape, blade, and level for various grades

Operate to fine-grade specifications, including shoulders and slopes

Read, interpret, and execute plan requirements and grade standards

Understand production and quantity requirements

Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts

Required Skills & Experience

OSHA 10 certification is required before a start date; coordinated and paid for by Zachry Construction

You are required to wear a long sleeve shirt and steel toe boots while working

You must be able to work 6 days a week

Motor Grader Operator must be able to sit for extended periods and periodically climb up/down equipment, utilizing built-in access (typically 3 vertical steps or rungs) with hand bar support.

Frequently work with hands to operate controls.

Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.

Periodically walk over ground terrain, in varying weather conditions.

Only local candidates will be considered.

Benefits And EOE

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

401k, Paid leave, and Bonus Program

Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance

Employee assistance program

For additional company information, please visit www.zachrycorp.com

Notice to Staffing Agencies Zachry Construction Corporation and its subsidiaries (Zachry) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zachry, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zachry mailing address or email address, directly to Zachry employees, or to Zachry’s resume database will be considered Zachry property. Zachry will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zachry will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Zachry’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Zachry will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Zachry’s Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Zachry employee is authorized to bind Zachry to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.

Seniority Level Mid-Senior level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Construction

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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