Motor Grader Operator

Blythe Development, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is a licensed general contractor specializing in site work, road construction and golf course construction in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. We are now 100% Employee Owned!

The company, founded by twin brothers and Charlotte natives Jack and Frank Blythe in 1989. Blythe Development's operations include clearing, grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, waterline, curb and gutter, sidewalk, concrete paving, retaining walls, culverts, bridges, stone base and asphalt paving. Blythe Brothers Asphalt Company provides the asphalt services for Blythe Development Co. Blythe Development employs over 900 employees. This large, experienced workforce enables Blythe Development to self-perform 80% of site groundwork, which gives them greater control than competitors who must subcontract the bulk of the job.

General Description

The Motor Grader Operator is responsible for operating equipment in a safe and effective manner on jobsites. Must have a proven track record of operating a motor grader to fine subgrades, placing and setting stone. Minimum 5 years of experience operating a motor grader.

Key Duties

• Ability to enter and exit heavy machinery while maintaining three points of contact, awareness of surroundings, and multi-limb coordination
• Knowledge and appreciation of heavy equipment safety and operation
• Daily maintenance of equipment to remain in proper and safe operation
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow Foremen's instructions to ensure schedules are met
• Flexibility with schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes
• Ability to follow traffic control instructions
• Properly follow all Company policies and procedures for safe working conditions
• Flexibility with schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes
  
  

Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry 50 lbs
• Preferred: 2 years' experience as a heavy equipment operator
  
  

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Paid Time Off
• 401k matching
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance programs
  
  

EEO Employer

Drug-Free Workplace