Finish Grader Operator - Civil Construction
- Edmonton, AB
- On-site
- Posted Sep 19, 2026
- 1 position
$35–$50 / hour
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 3+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
Operate finish graders to perform fine grading and final shaping for roads, subdivisions, and utility projects. Coordinate with surveyors and ground crews while ensuring adherence to blueprints and grade specifications.
Job details
Finish Grader Operator- Civil Construction Location: Alberta (Central / Northern Projects) Company: Blackline Civil Inc. Position Type: Full-Time About the Role We are currently hiring an experienced Finish Grader Operator to join our growing civil construction team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in fine grading for municipal, commercial, and roadway projects and be capable of producing accurate grades with minimal supervision. Key Responsibilities Operate finish graders for fine grading and final shaping Perform grading work on roads, parking lots, subdivisions, and underground utility projects Read and interpret grade stakes, elevations, blueprints, and site plans Utilize laser and GPS machine control systems Coordinate with supervisors, surveyors, and ground crews Conduct daily pre-trip inspections and routine equipment maintenance Identify and report equipment issues or safety concerns Assist with additional construction duties as required Qualifications & Experience 3+ years of finish grader operating experience in civil construction Experience with GPS grading systems is an asset Strong understanding of grading tolerances and site preparation Ability to work independently and maintain productivity Valid Class 5 driver’s license required CSTS, Ground Disturbance, and other safety certifications are considered assets Reliable transportation to various project sites in the Edmonton area What We’re Looking For Ability to make decisions quickly and solve problems in the field High accountability Team-first mindset with a focus on execution Commitment to safety, quality, and getting the job done right What We Offer Competitive salary based on experience Extended health and benefits package Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding civil division Strong pipeline of work across Alberta
What you’ll do
Operate finish graders to perform fine grading and final shaping for roads, subdivisions, and utility projects. Coordinate with surveyors and ground crews while ensuring adherence to blueprints and grade specifications.
Requirements
Requires at least 3 years of experience in finish grader operation within civil construction. Candidates must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license and the ability to interpret site plans and grade stakes.
Benefits
• Extended health • Benefits package
Listed skills
- Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
- Problem solving · Preferred
- Safety Compliance · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Finish grading
- Heavy equipment operation
- GPS machine control
- Laser machine control
- Blueprint reading
- Site preparation
- Equipment maintenance
- Grade stake interpretation
- Road construction
- Utility project grading
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Pre-Trip And Post-Trip Vehicle Inspections
- Underground Utilities
- Equipment Maintenance
- Accountability
- BlackLine (Accounting Software)
- Valid Driver's License
- Machine Controls
- Grading (Landscape)
Job areas
- Construction
- Trades
- Engineering
- Civil Construction Engineer
- Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator
- Earthmoving and Related Plant Operators
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
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