ORION · 17 hours ago
Motor Grader Operator (Matagorda and surrounding area)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expORION is seeking a Motor Grader Operator to safely and efficiently operate a motor grader for fine grading, road construction, and site preparation. The role involves ensuring surfaces meet project specifications while working closely with survey crews and supervisors.
Building MaintenanceCivil EngineeringConstructionIndustrialMarine TechnologyMarine Transportation
Responsibilities
Operates motor grader to spread, level, and shape dirt, gravel, and other materials
Reads grade stakes, plans, and instructions to determine work requirements
Adjusts blade height, angle, and pitch to achieve required slope and grade
Able to achieve proper grade and slope using laser level and GPS technology
Cuts ditches and shoulders, builds road crowns, and creates proper drainage
Performs pre-operation and post-operation inspections of the grader
Greases, services, and maintains the equipment as per manufacturer guidelines
Reports any malfunctioning or unsafe equipment to supervisors promptly
Assists with minor repairs and cleaning of equipment to ensure long-lasting use
Works closely with ground crews to ensure proper compaction and finish
Maintains awareness of surrounding personnel, vehicles, and hazards at all times
Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety
Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any other incumbents encountered
Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed
Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so
Reports all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so
Performs other duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.)
Qualification
Required
A minimum of three years of experience operating earth moving equipment is required
An understanding of construction principles and procedures is a must
Be able to read and understand grade stakes, plans, and layouts
Be familiar with laser level and GPS technology
Be able to work in constant change in weather and site conditions
Be able to lift, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and perform similar activities as needed
Must be willing to work out of town as needed
Preferred
A high school diploma or GED is preferred
Company
ORION
Orion is a specialty construction company built around people, performance, and predictable excellence.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$140MKey Investors
UMB Bank
2025-12-29Post Ipo Debt· $120M
2020-06-08Post Ipo Debt· $20M
2007-12-21IPO
Leadership Team
Travis Boone
President and CEO
Alison Vasquez
EVP, CFO and Treasurer
Recent News
2026-01-05
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