Job Description

Subsidiary: Colas Western Canada Inc.4201 93 Street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6T4 Telephone: (780) 532-1790Wapiti Gravel Suppliers, a division of NPA Ltd. is one of Western Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest paving contractors, with over 700 employees helping us provide our products and services throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. Our equipment fleet and shops are among the most modern in our business. We take pride in our employees and place a high-value on establishing a workplace where people are challenged and respected every day.SummaryAre you and experienced Grader Operator looking for a change? Are you looking to be a part of a company that values your contributions and can provide continuous opportunities for growth? Wapiti Gravel Suppliers, a division of N.P.A. is hiring for a Grader Operator for the upcoming 2024 Construction Season!
The Grader Operator is responsible for operating the Grader in a safe and efficient manner. This role will play an important role in the road building process by spreading and mixing materials in order to dry and prepare roads and construct road surfaces to precise grade specifications, lay cold mix and/or shave and rip out old road surfaces.Key Responsibilities

• Operate the Grader and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
• Precisely operate Grader blade to windrow gravel to the center of the road.
• Operate Grader controls to regulate height and angle of the Grader blade and lower scarifier to loosen packed soil to permit grading.
• Ensure a solid understanding of ground disturbance practices and the issues involved.
• Navigate Grader in successive passes over working area, observing reference stakes or hand signals of other workers, to level the surface to the specified grade.
• Activate levers and listen to equipment sounds to determine the depth of the cut.
• Operate Grader on public roadways, maintaining proper awareness of one\xe2\x80\x99s surroundings.
• Finish grade base surface preparation to within half an inch.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the Grader.
• Ensure Grader is in proper gear and is moving at an appropriate speed for working conditions.
• Demonstrate an understanding of grades and interpret roadway plans and drawings.
• Train new employees in the safe and efficient operation of the Grader.
• Must ensure a solid understanding of and comply with the principles of the company\xe2\x80\x99s Code of Ethics.
• Must examine situations in light of the principles of the Code of Ethics.
• Other labour and operation related duties as required.

Qualifications | Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred
• Class 5 driver\xe2\x80\x99s license required
• Minimum 5 years experience within road construction industry
• Minimum 2-3 years experience operating a Grader is required

Working Conditions

• Out of town travel required.
• Overtime as required.
• Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
• Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 LBS on a regular basis.
• Use of Personal Protection Equipment is required.
• Must comply with the company\'s drug and alcohol testing requirements.

What\'s In It For You?We are pleased to offer the successful candidate an attractive wage, extended health benefits, company matching pension plan, educational assistance, excellent opportunities for professional growth, accommodations and Live Out Allowance may be applicable and more!If this sounds like an exciting opportunity you would enjoy, hit the apply now button below!Wapiti Gravel Suppliers is pleased to offer the successful candidate an attractive wage, comprehensive benefits, including a pension plan, educational assistance, excellent opportunities for professional growth, and more.We thank all candidates for their interest in a position with Wapiti Gravel Suppliers, however, only candidates selected to move forward will be contacted.

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