Finishing Grader Operator

Confidential

Whitehorse, Yukon permanent

Posted: January 30, 2026

Quick Summary

We are seeking an experienced Finishing Grader Operator to join our civil road construction team in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating a motor grader to achieve precise grade tolerances and ensure a high-quality finished surface. The role requires a safety-focused and reliable individual with experience in operating heavy machinery.

Required Skills

Job Description

Job Type: Full-Time, Seasonal

Location: Remote Camps, Yukon Territory

About the Role:

We are currently seeking an experienced Finishing Grader Operator to join our civil road construction team. This role is critical to final road shaping, achieving precise grade tolerances, and ensuring a high-quality finished surface. The ideal candidate will be safety-focused, reliable, and skilled at working independently in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate motor grader with accuracy for final grade and surface finishing, specifically Cat 14M, Cat 14H, Cat 14M with GPS.

Read and interpret site plans, grade stakes, and survey markings

Communicate with gravel trucks

Work closely with foremen, surveyors, and other equipment operators

Ensure slopes, crowns, and drainage features are shaped to specification

Conduct daily equipment inspections and perform basic maintenance

Follow safety policies, traffic control requirements, and jobsite protocols

Support crew operations as needed to meet schedule and quality goals

Qualifications & Requirements:

Minimum 3 years’ experience operating a finishing grader on road construction projects

Proven ability to achieve final grade tolerances within millimeters

Strong understanding of civil construction and road building practices

Ability to work on tight timelines and changing site conditions

Valid driver’s license (Class 5 minimum; Class 3 or Class 1 an asset)

Safety certifications (e.g., CSTS, First Aid, WHMIS) an asset

Physically fit and comfortable working long shifts in all weather conditions.

Work Schedule & Details:

Competitive compensation based on experience

A strong team culture focused on safety, quality, and respect

Opportunities for long-term seasonal work and advancement

Camp accommodations and meals provided

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