NWT Construction | Finish Grader Operator

Job title: NWT Construction | Finish Grader Operator

Job description: Subsidiary: N.P.A Ltd.

135 Kam Lake Road, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2R2 Telephone: (867) 920-4844

NWT Construction Ltd., a division of NPA Ltd. is one of Western Canada’s largest paving contractors, with over 700 employees helping us provide our products and services throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. Our equipment fleet and shops are among the most modern in our business. We take pride in our employees and place a high-value on establishing a workplace where people are challenged and respected every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment
• Operate grader controls to regulate height and angle of the grader blade to loosen packed soil and allow for proper grade to be accomplished
• Read and interpret road side markings and blueprints to determine the type of grade that is needed for job specifications
• Perform sub-grade prep by using the rippers to plow into the soil and bring it to surface to determine the consistency of the material
• Blading the gravel by laying down the gravel
• Finish gravel base for asphalt placement to grade and specifications
• Preform maintenance on gravel roads when required while continuing to keep proper awareness of ones surroundings
• All other duties as required

Qualifications

• Class 5 Drivers License or equivalent.
• High school graduate or G.E.D preferred
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in the road construction industry using grader equipment, specifically
• Willingness to operate additional support equipment as required.
• Knowledge of grades/ grading technology
• Ability to work alone and perform decision making tasks when needed
• Physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 LBS on a regular basis.
• Must comply with Drug, Alcohol, and Fitness testing requirements.
• Availability to work both out-of-town and remote locations.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

NWT Construction Ltd. is pleased to offer the successful candidate an attractive wage, comprehensive benefits, including a pension plan, educational assistance, excellent opportunities for professional growth, and more.

We thank all candidates for their interest in a position with NWT Construction Ltd., however only candidates selected to move forward will be contacted.

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