Posted 6 months ago
Grader Operator
@ Border Paving Ltd.
Onoway, Alberta
Overview
Border Paving Ltd. is hiring a temporary Grader Operator to complete rough and fine grade finishing on road construction and maintenance sites in Alberta. The work covers grader operation, reading plans and grade stakes, and maintaining grade within tolerance. The posting states benefits, profit sharing, a share ownership program and steady construction-season work.
Responsibilities:
- Operate a grader to achieve required grade and finish
- Read plans and follow survey markers
- Perform daily equipment inspections and maintenance
- Monitor finished work to quality standards
- Perform excavating, backfilling and site cleanup
Requirements summary:
- Grader experience, including gravel road maintenance and finishing
- Ability to read grade stakes, plans and survey markings
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence and driver's abstract before hire
- Physically fit for manual labour
- Basic mechanical knowledge
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Driver's abstract |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus, Stock or equity, Paid training |
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Border Paving Ltd.
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Full company description
Border Paving Ltd is a company based out of 6711 Golden West AVE, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada.
- LinkedIn followers
- 223
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 103
- Reported office locations
- 6711 Golden West AVE, Red Deer, Alberta T4P 1A7, CA
- 931 Boulder Blvd, Stony Plain, Alberta T7Z 0E7, CA
- 252 E River Rd, Hinton, Alberta T7V 2G3, CA
- 4217 41 St, Camrose, Alberta T4V 3V8, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Residential
- Building Material
- Commercial
- Project Management
- Other recorded names
- Border Paving Ltd.
- Border Paving Ltd
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Border Paving Ltd is a company based out of 6711 Golden West AVE, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Red Deer, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1955 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 16 |
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For more than 70 years, Border Paving Ltd. has played a key role in building and maintaining Alberta's infrastructure. From highways and roadways to complex construction projects, our reputation has been built on quality workmanship, safety and strong relationships with our customers and the communities we work in.
The Grader Operator plays a key role in road construction and maintenance, responsible for completing both rough and fine grade finishing. The role requires a high level of attention to detail, strong understanding of grade and slope, and the ability to work safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate is dependable, takes pride in their work, and works well both independently and as part of a team.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform daily maintenance and equipment inspections, including cleaning and greasing equipment
- Safely and skillfully operate a grader on public and private construction sites
- Understand and work with grade and slope requirements
- Read and interpret plans and follow survey markers
- Communicate with surveyors, supervisors and crew
- Adjust and control the grader blade to achieve required grade and finish
- Comply with ground disturbance regulations
- Maintain accurate grade and finish within required tolerances
- Monitor finished work to ensure quality standards are met
- Perform excavating, backfilling and site clean up
- Assist with labour tasks as required
- Follow safe work procedures and company safety practices
Qualifications
- Experience operating a grader, including gravel road maintenance and finishing
- Ability to read and interpret grade stakes, plans and survey markings
- Physically fit and capable of manual labour tasks
- Basic mechanical knowledge and the ability to identify equipment issues
- Experience with road construction projects is an asset
- Strong attention to detail
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Current driver's abstract (required prior to hire)
What We Offer
- Competitive wages based on experience
- Benefits
- Profit sharing
- Company Share Ownership Program
- Ongoing training and development
- Opportunities for advancement
- Steady work during the construction season
Many of our leaders started in field or entry level roles and we believe strongly in promoting from within. We invest in people who demonstrate drive, integrity and leadership.
Backed by decades of experience, Border Paving Ltd. offers long term stability, consistent work and opportunities for growth. If you're looking to build a career with a company that values hard work and reliability, we would like to hear from you.
Border Paving Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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