Job Description

Fisher Industries is a vertically integrated family of businesses that encompasses all aspects of the aggregate and land development industries. Our goal is to provide innovative products and sustainable solutions for the world's infrastructure. For additional information about our company, visit our website at .

POSITION SCOPE

Blade Hand will Operate 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.

Roles, Duties, & Responsibilities:

• 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 shanks.
• 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 marker 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.

Work Qualifications:

• Operates machine within precision and tolerance of 100th of a foot or .008th's of an inch.
• Experience grade Control GPS is mandatory
• 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.

Education & Work Experience Requirements:

• 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.

Fisher Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and an Equal Opportunity Employer of Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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.

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