Blade Operator - Colorado Springs

Schmidt Construction, part of the Edw. C. Levy Group of Companies is seeking a Blade Operator to work at our Colorado Springs, CO location .

The Blade Operator uses the grader to bring the site to the correct elevation per customer requirements.

Pay : $30-37

Shift : 7am-5pm Nights and Weekends

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Prescription, 401(K) with 3% Employer Contribution, Long- and Short-term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualified skilled trade programs
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Employee Referral Program

Responsibilities

The Blade Operator will :

• Place asphalt at the correct grade and slope, according to job specifications.
• Grade area to specifications
• Inspect grade and elevations correctly
• Maintain density and stability of grade
• Perform daily machine inspection and routine greasing, oiling, and fueling
• Assist maintenance personnel with repairs
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment
• Monitor aggregates as they are delivered
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

• The ideal candidate will have :
• Minimum 3 years paving experience
• Ability to read stakes and check grades
• Ability to operate grade checking equipment
• Knowledge of materials
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Ability to communicate well with co-workers, customers, and other departments
• Ability to read and write
• Valid driver license

Physical Requirements

• Lifts up to fifty (50) pounds
• Sits, stands, and walks for extended period of time
• Occasional pushing, pulling and / or prying
• Good visual acuity, depth perception and eye-hand coordination
• Climbing on, in to and out of equipment
• Able to detect differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness
• Works in environment with noise and temperature variations
• Operates motor vehicle

To Apply

Please submit your resume. Military Members are welcome and Veterans are encouraged to apply!

Who is Edw. C. Levy Group of Companies?

We are a unique, 100-year-old family-owned company that transforms our recycled products into construction materials, lightweight aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, agricultural products, and more.

We provide steel mill services, flame cutting and treatment, road building, logistics, laboratory testing, and a variety of other solutions for our customers.

The Levy Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

The Levy Group of Companies makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.