Green Infrastructure Partners- Prairie Division "GIP" (Formally Nelson River Construction) is hiring a motivated Grader Operator for our Concrete Division.

As a leading heavy construction contractor in Winnipeg MB, GIP Prairie Division operates inter-provincially with expertise in many areas of heavy construction, from asphalt paving, concrete, aggregate processing, and underground services.  We focus on providing a supportive work environment that exceeds expectations and continually improves the quality of everything we do.

Work Location: Primarily based in Winnipeg and surrounding areas; occasional out-of-town work may be required.

Summary

The Grader Operator is responsible to grade rough or fine finishing; precisely spreading and mixing materials in order to dry and prep roads; constructing road surface to precise grade specifications, laying cold mix, and/or shaving and ripping out old road surfaces. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate Grader to fine grade tolerances, spread & push piles of sand, soil, and aggregate materials to the specified grade
• Safely Operate Grader on public roadways, maintaining awareness of surroundings and utilities
• Drive Grader in successive passes over working area; observing reference stakes or hand signals of other workers
• Demonstrate an understanding of grades and interpret roadway plans and drawings
• Move construction materials, earth, and other heavy materials at construction sites.
• Ensure a sound understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance
• Coordinate machine actions with crew members in response to hand or audio signals
• Ensure that safety standards are met
• Check to make sure that equipment functions properly
• Clean and perform basic maintenance to equipment
• Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors
• Operate other heavy equipment and other construction-related duties as assigned, including physical labour.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years Grader operator experience
• Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license
• Knowledge of grade control systems
• Ability to multi-task effectively and efficiently in a dynamic fast pace environment
• Physically able to repetitively lift 50 lbs on a regular basis
• Problem Solving Skills, Timeliness, and Pride in your work product are essential for success in this position
• Excellent hand, eye, and foot coordination
• Working in inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt
• Ability to use power tools and equipment required to perform the work
• Required to work out of town and at times in a camp environment in remote locations
• Punctual and able to work full time, overtime, and occasional weekends.

GIP offers great growth opportunities and excellent wages and benefits. If you are interested in becoming part of a strong team, and a leader in the construction industry, please forward your resume.

Only those considered for employment will be contacted.