Finish Blade Operator

Calexico, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Fisher Industries is a vertically integrated family of businesses that provides heavy civil construction and aggregate products across the United States. With over 70 years of experience the company specializes in highways bridges aggregates and large-scale infrastructure projects supported by in-house capabilities in drilling blasting crushing asphalt and concrete production. Fisher is committed to delivering innovative cost-effective solutions with an emphasis on safety and quality. As a proven industry leader Fisher Industries continues to grow while maintaining the integrity and values of a family-owned company. For additional information about our company visit our website at

POSITION SCOPE

The Finish Blade Operator will operate a self-propelled grader to spread and level dirt gravel and stone to finish grade specifications in construction and maintenance of earthwork structures such as highways streets dikes temporary and roads. Must have experience working in mountainous terrain with steep grades.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Reads blueprints and thoroughly understands materials and proper handling of materials.
Operates blade to regulate elevation and angle of slopes
May perform fine or rough grading
Operates blade with laser leveling equipment
Installs scarifies to ripper tips and related shank
Runs maneuvers navigates or drives mechanized equipment
Grades or redistributes earth aggregates or materials for the construction or repair of structures highways and roads
Aligns machines cutterhead or depth gauge markers with reference stakes and guidelines on ground or positions equipment following hand signals of assistant
Signals directions and warnings to coworkers
Determines the kinds of tools and equipment needed to do a job
Fastens attachments or accessories to equipment
Turns valves to control air and water output of compressors and pumps
Adjusts hand wheels levers and depresses pedals to drive machines and control attachments
Watches gauges dials or other indicators to make sure the machine is working properly.
Inspects equipment for deficiencies such as tires lights brakes fuses and fluid levels and submits report indicating equipment condition
Determines the causes of operating errors and decides what to do about it
Repairs and maintains equipment
Reads and interprets survey markers and stakes to meet set standards
Reads and interprets engineering drawings and specifications
Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum of five (5) years of experience operating a blade machine; OR
Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities
Experience grade Control GPS is mandatory
Must have experience working in mountainous terrain with steep grades
Operates machine within precision and tolerance of 100th of a foot or .008ths of an inch.
Practices good safety habits
Follows oral directions and meets set standards
Knowledge of materials methods and tools involved in the construction or repair of structures highways or roads
Knowledge of materials production processes quality control costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective construction or repair of structures highways and roads
Works within precise standards of accuracy
Prioritizes work to meet goals or deadlines.
Demonstrates attentive and active listening skills

Fisher Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are a drug-free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing. Subject to background check.

If you require an accommodation with applying please email or call the HR Department at to request accommodations. This email is only to request accommodation for the application process and is not an email to inquire about the status of your application.

POSITION SCOPE

PRIMARY DUTIES

Reads blueprints and thoroughly understands materials and proper handling of materials.
Operates blade to regulate elevation and angle of slopes
May perform fine or rough grading
Operates blade with laser leveling equipment
Installs scarifies to ripper tips and related shank
Runs maneuvers navigates or drives mechanized equipment
Grades or redistributes earth aggregates or materials for the construction or repair of structures highways and roads
Aligns machines cutterhead or depth gauge markers with reference stakes and guidelines on ground or positions equipment following hand signals of assistant
Signals directions and warnings to coworkers
Determines the kinds of tools and equipment needed to do a job
Fastens attachments or accessories to equipment
Turns valves to control air and water output of compressors and pumps
Adjusts hand wheels levers and depresses pedals to drive machines and control attachments
Watches gauges dials or other indicators to make sure the machine is working properly.
Inspects equipment for deficiencies such as tires lights brakes fuses and fluid levels and submits report indicating equipment condition
Determines the causes of operating errors and decides what to do about it
Repairs and maintains equipment
Reads and interprets survey markers and stakes to meet set standards
Reads and interprets engineering drawings and specifications
Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum of five (5) years of experience operating a blade machine; OR
Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities
Experience grade Control GPS is mandatory
Must have experience working in mountainous terrain with steep grades
Operates machine within precision and tolerance of 100th of a foot or .008ths of an inch.
Practices good safety habits
Follows oral directions and meets set standards
Knowledge of materials methods and tools involved in the construction or repair of structures highways or roads
Knowledge of materials production processes quality control costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective construction or repair of structures highways and roads
Works within precise standards of accuracy
Prioritizes work to meet goals or deadlines.
Demonstrates attentive and active listening skills