Motorgrader Operator

The Motorgrader operator hired for this career opportunity is responsible for the efficient and safe operation of equipment for the purposes fine grading. Sanford Contractors is one of North Carolina’s most experienced providers of construction services for commercial, residential, industrial, municipal and state projects. In operation since 1969, we’ve seen tremendous change and there have been countless advances in materials, technologies and equipment. But some things haven’t changed at all. We’re still a family-owned and operated business. We’re still committed to excellence – to completing projects to the highest possible levels of quality, and we’re committed more than ever to the team members that make this company who we are today.

Mission Statement:

To deliver the highest quality project that exceeds the expectations of our partners while ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and professional development of our team members. 

Values:

As Sanford Contractors team members we are:

• Guided by the Golden Rule
• Accountable
• Relationship focused
• Prepared
• Driven

Core Competencies:

• Effective communication skills; must be able to understand and speak English
• Working knowledge of all applicable OSHA standards
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to react to changes in priorities

Core Duties:

• Be a mentor to other team members by teaching them proper techniques of fine grade work
• Be punctual, dependable and professional at all times
• Work with cost effectiveness, profitability and safety in mind
• Lead by example
• Lead the safety effort by recognizing and correcting hazards as soon as they are present
• Arrive at work prior to designated work start time
• Attend daily safety and project coordination meeting
• Proficient in safe operation of Motor grader
• Check fluid levels daily before use
• Capable of fine grading areas within ½” of set grade
• Experience operating the motor grader utilizing GPS, automatics and/or grade stakes
• Ability to cut grade under a string line
• Able to set/check grade for curb/sub-grade and paving
• Able to efficiently fine grade sub-grade and stone base within tolerance with motor grader
• Able to fine grade free hand without the use of GPS of automatics
• Look after small crew for fine grading operations
• Proficient in working with ABC base course; putting down setting up and fine grading for paving
• Have paved areas ready for paving free of any areas that may potentially pond water
• Ensure equipment stays in clean working order and report any issues to Site Leader
• Restore post construction work to original condition or better
• Communicate time away from work with your team leader and other team members with sufficient notice to make plans for changing personnel to focus on the priorities
• Able and willingness to work other tasks assigned when motor grader operation is not needed
• Willingness to work hours as required

Requirements:

• Able to pass a drug screening,
• Legally able to work in the US
• Must have valid Driver’s License with acceptable MVR

Education/Training/Certification:

• OSHA Training
• MSHA Part 46 Training
• First Aid/CPR

Benefits:

At the heart of Sanford Contractors Inc. core principles, is the commitment to make a positive difference in the lives of our team members. Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K
• Short term disability
• Life insurance
• Company Paid Holidays and PTO (Paid time off)
• Direct Deposit

*We do not offer relocation assistance for this position

*Sanford Contractors is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Must be able to lift more than 50 lbs, bend, stoop, kneel, and climb ladders regularly. Work involves frequent shoveling, raking, using hand tools and handling materials in and around trenches or uneven terrain. Requires standing or walking for extended periods and working outdoors in various weather conditions.