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Reeves Construction Company
DELTA | Finish Blade Operator
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What they do
A Miner or Mining Worker works in an underground mine to dig coal, precious metals or minerals.
$47,519 / year median in Arkansas
+5% projected growth
Job Description
DELTA | Finish Blade Operator Reeves Construction Company flexible benefit account, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) United States, Arkansas, Paragould Jul 22, 2026 Delta Companies Inc. is a division of Reeves Construction Company, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri and Arkansas. Delta is a highway and site development contractor specializing in asphalt paving and road construction materials. Delta is vertically integrated, with numerous aggregate locations, asphalt plants, a liquid asphalt terminal, and local construction offices, to serve multiple transportation infrastructure needs. Delta continuously strives to be a model of excellence by working with our customers to provide safe, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions. To learn more about Delta Companies Inc. visitwww.deltacos.com. The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visitwww.colasusa.com. Job Summary Operates self-propelled grader to spread and level dirt, gravel, and stone to finish grade specifications in construction and maintenance of earthwork structures such as highways, streets, airports, dikes, temporary roads, and subdivisions. Main Responsibilities
Embrace the Company's safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
Support the Delta safety culture and other Company strategic initiatives
Observe safety procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly
Read and interpret survey markers and stakes to meet set standards; read and interpret plans and specifications
Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachment
Drive grader in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals
Operate blade to regulate elevation and angle of slopes; may perform fine or rough grading
Drive grader in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals
Conduct equipment inspections and perform equipment maintenance tasks, including, but not limited to greasing, and checking/replacing oil and fluids; perform minor repairs on equipment
Operate other tools and equipment as required for assigned tasks
Assist in other areas as necessary for project completion
Job Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age.
5 or more years of experience operating a finish blade preferred; operator certifications a plus
Experience operating other types of heavy equipment preferred; operator certifications a plus
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Experience with GPS is perferred
Experince with Gravel set up is perferred
Must provide own transportation to and from work.
Physical Demands
Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
Regularly required to use hands to move and manipulate objects
Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain
Regularly required to work from a seated position operating equipment for long periods
Frequent exposure to loud noise
Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration
Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles
Regularly exposed to fuel, oil, and other chemicals
Occasionally exposed to working from high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock
Benefits
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to: to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying complete any part of the application process access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email toColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.
- Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental and Vision Plans
- Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
- Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match Colas Inc.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to: to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying complete any part of the application process access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email toColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.