Blade Operator

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 www.fisherind.com

POSITION SCOPE

The Blade Operator will be responsible for grading and maintaining haul roads, construction of new roadways, as well as placing and finishing aggregate surfacing products. This position may include day or night shift work, travel, overtime, and weekend work.

Location of the job site is near Lordsburg/Deming NM.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Operate equipment used to spread gravel base or shouldering material, shape and finish slopes and shoulders

Prepare sub grade to allowable tolerances

Drive and maneuver equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, and rocks, and to distribute and level work site

Operate equipment in a safe manner while avoiding potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, equipment, workers, and falling objects

Maintains, services, repairs, adjusts, and tests machines, devices, and moving parts of equipment

Performs visual and safety inspection of equipment ensuring proper air pressure in tires, proper fluid levels or perform minor repairs as needed

Effectively communicates and coordinates equipment and crew activities through verbal and hand signals

Collaborate with managers, contractors, engineers, at work sites

Safety, Safety, Safety comply with all OSHA and company policies, procedures, and standards of safety

Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of 2 years of blade operating experience

Valid Driver's License

Acceptable MVR in accordance with Fisher's Company Vehicle Program policy is required

OSHA certification or willingness to obtain certification - company will pay for certification

Excellent communication skills

The ability to follow and enforce safe work practices

Self-directed and can work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test

Extended out-of-town travel, night shift, and/or weekend work may be required

Fisher Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Pre-employment physical and drug testing are required.

If you require an accommodation to submit an application, please email hrdept@fisherind.com to request an accommodation. This email is only to request an accommodation to the application process and is not an email to inquire about the status of your application.