Blade Operator

L.G. Everist, Inc. is a family-owned company founded in 1876. Our 400 employees produce and supply sand, gravel, and quarried stone throughout the Midwest, and provide construction and rail services through our owned subsidiary companies Myrl & Roy’s Paving, Ace Ready Mix, and D&I Railroad.

JOB SUMMARY

Blade Operator safely operates grader to spread and level dirt, gravel and stone to grade specification. We are looking for an operator to join our Myrl and Roy’s team. All work is local. No overnight travel.

LOCATION

Sioux Falls, SD

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
• Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) on blade/motor grader.
• Safely and properly operate blade/motor grader including: regulating height and angle of grader blade, lowering scarifier and loosening packed soil to permit grading and tilting front wheels of grader when making sharp turns. Drives grader in successive passes over working area, observing reference stakes or hand signals of assisting worker, to level surface to specified grade. Feels level and listens to sound of engine to determine depth of cut. May perform fine or rough grading.
• Assist laborer or roller operator with dumping trucks and keeping load counts.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.).
• Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Properly following company and OSHA/MSHA safety procedures.

SKILLS

• 
  Knowledge of equipment.
• Ability to read and design plans.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to follow and enforce safe work practices.
• Self-directed and can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Assist other employees as needed.

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance (80% paid by company)
• Dental & Vision Insurance (100% paid by company)
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Holidays

L.G. Everist, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate. We embrace a diverse workforce and opportunities for all qualified applicants. We are committed to having a team that represents the communities where we operate with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.