Job Type: Full-Time, Seasonal
Location: Remote Camps, Yukon Territory
About the Role:
We are currently seeking an experienced Finishing Grader Operator to join our civil road construction team. This role is critical to final road shaping, achieving precise grade tolerances, and ensuring a high-quality finished surface. The ideal candidate will be safety-focused, reliable, and skilled at working independently in fast-paced environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate motor grader with accuracy for final grade and surface finishing, specifically Cat 14M, Cat 14H, Cat 14M with GPS.
- Read and interpret site plans, grade stakes, and survey markings
- Communicate with gravel trucks
- Work closely with foremen, surveyors, and other equipment operators
- Ensure slopes, crowns, and drainage features are shaped to specification
- Conduct daily equipment inspections and perform basic maintenance
- Follow safety policies, traffic control requirements, and jobsite protocols
- Support crew operations as needed to meet schedule and quality goals
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience operating a finishing grader on road construction projects
- Proven ability to achieve final grade tolerances within millimeters
- Strong understanding of civil construction and road building practices
- Ability to work on tight timelines and changing site conditions
- Valid driver’s license (Class 5 minimum; Class 3 or Class 1 an asset)
- Safety certifications (e.g., CSTS, First Aid, WHMIS) an asset
- Physically fit and comfortable working long shifts in all weather conditions.
Work Schedule & Details:
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- A strong team culture focused on safety, quality, and respect
- Opportunities for long-term seasonal work and advancement
- Camp accommodations and meals provided
