Grader Operator

• Proven experience operating a motor grader, finish blade, or similar grading equipment in a construction or earthwork environment.
• Experience performing fine grading and subgrade preparation preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, grading plans, and specifications.
• Experience utilizing Trimble GPS, laser-guided grading systems, or other precision grading technology preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform routine equipment inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and safe operating practices.
• Display a willing attitude to learn from others.
• Possess a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, quality work.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license and have reliable transportation to get to and from work.

• Able and willing to work long hours including day, night, weekend shifts as needed, and work outside of normal hours.
• Able to sit, walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, feel, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Able to work in outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, moving mechanical parts, and job hazards.
• Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks.

Whitaker Construction offers an exceptional benefit package including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employees earn shares in the company – All employees have ownership in the company and its success.
• Competitive wages
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance
• 401 K and Match
• Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Quarterly Incentive Program (profit sharing)
• Referral Bonuses

The ADA defines “reasonable accommodation” as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job, and does not cause an undue hardship for the employer.

Whitaker Construction is an “equal opportunity employer.” Whitaker will not discriminate and will take “affirmative action” measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.