Diamond D Industries, LLC is the nation's leading women-owned heavy construction specialist. Based in South Louisiana, DDI offers clearing, access, site preparation, logistics, and storm response services throughout North America.
We are seeking a skilled Motor Grader Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of heavy construction equipment operation and safety practices.
The motor grader operator works independently as well as part of a team in various aspects of construction. The motor grader operator operates self-propelled grader to spread and level dirt, gravel, and stone, to grade specifications in construction and maintenance of earthwork structures.
Key Responsibilities:
* Operate motor grader in a safe and efficient manner.
* Performs daily inspections and maintenance of equipment to be utilized.
* Drives grader and moves levers to regulate height and angle of grader blade.
* Lowers scarifier that loosens packed soil to permit grading and to tilt front wheels or grader when making sharp turns.
* Drives grader in successive passes over working area, observing reference stakes to level surface to specified grade.
* Work in close conjunction with others to ensure that the leveling and grading activities align with project specifications.
* Demonstrates good work practices through compliance and support of all site safety and health guidelines.
* Operational knowledge and experience of heavy equipment, specifically the motor grader.
* Knowledge of construction processes and industry.
* Possess a valid driver's license.
* Candidate must possess an OSHA 10 certification or be willing to obtain it.
* Candidate must possess a PowerSafe Safety training certification or be willing to obtain it.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
* Coordination skills and reflexes to operate the grader's controls smoothly, especially during complicated maneuvers.
* Successful candidate must complete a drug screening and background check prior to employment.