ORION · 6 hours ago
Motor Grader Operator (Travel)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expORION is a company focused on safety, quality, delivery, and teamwork. The Motor Grader Operator will be responsible for safely operating a motor grader for fine grading, road construction, and site preparation, ensuring surfaces meet project specifications.
Building MaintenanceCivil EngineeringConstructionIndustrialMarine TechnologyMarine Transportation
Responsibilities
Operate motor grader to cut, fill, stabilize and finish all earthwork activities in sitework
Reads grade stakes, plans, and instructions to determine work requirements
Adjusts blade height, angle, and pitch to achieve required slope and grade
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 10+ years of experience operating earth moving equipment is required with 3+ on the motorgrader performing finish work
Must be able to cut and maintain finish grade with blue tops and cut stakes
Must have experience with TopCon, Trimble or similar GPS & robotics systems
Must be able to cut slopes, backslopes, swales and balance sites carrying 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 6:1, 10:1
Must be able to carry grades from cross-slope indicators
Must possess functional understanding regarding moisture conditioning and density control testing for subgrade and base
Must be proficient with soil stabilization including lime treat, lime-flyash treat, cement treat subgrade
Proficient in placing, processing and compacting of both flex base and cement-stabilized base
Operating this machine requires a daily inspection be completed everyday
Be able to read and understand grade stakes, plans, and layouts
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
The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation
The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required
This individual must also have the ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including corporate and executive
The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel
Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency arise
Company
ORION
Orion is a specialty construction company built around people, performance, and predictable excellence.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
ORION has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
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
2025-12-29
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