Finishing Grader Operator

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