Now Hiring: Experienced Finish Blade Operator
Capital Paving & Construction is a heavy highway and civil construction company in Arkansas. We are actively seeking a skilled Finish Blade Operator (Motor Grader Operator) with heavy civil construction experience. This position focuses on fine grading, final trim work, and roadway subgrade preparation for highway, roadway, and site development projects.Willingness to travel is required.
Responsibilities
- Operate motor grader to perform finish grading and fine grading
- Cut and maintain subgrade, ditches, slopes, and roadway cross-sections
- Work from blueprints, grade stakes, hubs, and elevations
- Utilize GPS machine control systems (Trimble preferred)
- Coordinate with survey crews and field supervision
- Maintain proper drainage and ensure grade accuracy
- Other duties as required
- Perform daily equipment inspections and minor maintenance
- Follow all OSHA and company safety standards
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience operating a motor grader in heavy civil construction
- Proven experience with finish grading to tight tolerances
- Ability to read construction plans and elevations
- Experience with DOT or highway projects preferred
- Experience with GPS grade control systems preferred
- Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Willing to travel and work out of town
- Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screen, and background check
Why Join Our Team?
- This is a full time, benefits eligible position
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Short- and long-term disability
EEO/Employer/Vet/Disabled
Capital will give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Finish Blade Operator / Motor Grader Operator looking for steady work and competitive pay, apply now to join a growing heavy civil construction team.
Skills Required
- 3+ years operating a motor grader in heavy civil construction
- Proven experience with finish grading to tight tolerances
- Ability to read construction plans and elevations
- Experience with DOT or highway projects
- Experience with GPS grade control systems
- Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Willingness to travel and work out of town
- Must pass pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screen, and background check
What We Do
Capital Paving & Construction, LLC is a vertically integrated construction company based in Jefferson City, Missouri. The company specializes in materials and civil contracting services, including aggregates, asphalt production, hauling, and paving. They operate as a general and specialty contractor, providing infrastructure solutions for both public and private sectors, from initial material production to final project completion.
