Summary
Aertssen Machinery Services is seeking a Grader Operator for its UAE operations. The role involves operating motor graders for road construction, site development, earthworks and infrastructure projects, including grading, leveling and finishing surfaces to project specifications. The operator will carry out equipment checks, report defects, perform basic preventive maintenance and follow HSE requirements. Applicants must hold UAE Heavy Tractor/Heavy Machinery License No. 8, have at least three years of relevant experience and be proficient in spoken and written English; GPS systems knowledge is an advantage.
The posting
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Grader Operator
Location: UAE
Type: Full-Time
Company Presentation
Aertssen Machinery Services is proudly part of the Aertssen Group, a family-owned company based in Belgium with over 60 years of history. Over the past 15 years, with our state-of-the-art machinery, we have established a reputable presence in the Middle East, with offices in UAE, Qatar and KSA. We operate in two divisions: Heavy Lifting & Earthmoving, ensuring the execution of a wide range of diverse projects on daily basis. Our advanced fleet of high-tech machinery, combined with our nine hundred specialized employees, empowers us to consistently deliver customer-centric service. Our employees are invaluable to us. After all, it's the synergy between our passionate team and our machinery that drives our daily excellence in everything we do.
At Aertssen Machinery Services, our mission is to live up to the promise made in our slogan every day: People, power, and passion to build on.
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Job Profile
We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Grader Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience operating motor graders for road construction, site development, earthworks, and infrastructure projects. This role is critical in ensuring precise grading, leveling, and finishing of surfaces in accordance with project specifications and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Safely and efficiently operate motor graders to perform grading, leveling, shaping, and finishing of construction surfaces.
Construct and maintain haul roads, access roads, work platforms, embankments, and other earthworks in accordance with project specifications.
Carry out final grading to achieve required elevations, slopes, drainage profiles, and surface tolerances.
Operate graders equipped with GPS machine control systems and other grading technologies where applicable.
Perform daily pre-start inspections and routine equipment checks to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Identify, report, and assist in resolving equipment defects, damage, or maintenance requirements.
Support site preparation, road maintenance, drainage works, and other earthmoving activities as required.
Maintain the grader in a clean and serviceable condition and perform basic preventive maintenance tasks.
Comply with all company HSE policies, project procedures, and local regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
Must have UAE Heavy Tractor/Heavy machinery License number 8.
Minimum 3 years of experience as a Grader Operator in Oil & Gas, infrastructure, reclamation or large-scale earthworks projects.
Proficient in the English language, with solid skills in speaking and reading.
GPS systems knowledge is an advantage.
Physically fit and able to work in demanding outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.
What we offer
We offer you the opportunity to join an internationally growing company. As part of our dynamic team, you will contribute to and benefit from our ongoing expansion and global reach. You'll work in a supportive, family-oriented environment where your contributions truly matter. Additionally, you'll enjoy long-term career growth opportunities in an expanding organization.