Army Grader Operator

Enlisted

62K MOS

Job Detail

Operates construction grader and attachments.

Must be able to perform the duties of Soils Analyst (51G20); Crawler Tractor Operator (62E20); Crane Operator (62F30); General Construction Machine Operator (62J30); Grader Operator (62K20); Wheeled Tractor Operator (62L20); or Rough Terrain Forklift and Loader Operator (62M20); supervises employment of construction machinery in support of construction operations; organizes machinery operations phases of construction projects; supervises operation of unit engaged in construction equipment operation; estimates equipment and operator requirements for specific jobs; selects equipment such as soil mixing, aggregate drying, and asphalt distributing and finishing machines, crawler tractors and attachments, cranes and crane shovels, pneumatic and internal combustion powered machines used in drilling, crushing, grading and cleaning rock and gravel, concrete producing and paving machines, power rollers, air compressors, entrenching machines, well drilling equipment, earth augers, rotary brooms and tillers, water distributors, graders and attachments, wheeled tractors and attachments, heavy duty quarry trucks, rough terrain forklifts, and scoop loaders; allocates equipment to different jobs; coordinates construction machinery operations with related construction work; observes machine operations and inspects finished products; enforces safety rules; prepares progress reports; prepares reports on personnel, machine operations, training, and related subjects; evaluates work performance and recommends such actions as reassignment of duties and requirements for training; must be able to perform the duties of an Asphalt Equipment Operator (62D40); Quarryman (62G40); Concrete Paving Equipment Operator (62H40); or Construction Machine Supervisor (62N40); serves as First Sergeant of a company; interprets and supervises execution of company policy and SOP; assists in planning, coordinating, and supervising, all activities that support the company mission; advises company commander on all matters concerning enlisted personnel, to include assignments, reassignments, transfers, promotions, granting of passes and leave, punishments, welfare, privileges and awards; directs and coordinates company administration; forms unit for drill, ceremonies, and other military formations; receives report of personnel present and absent, and reports number of unauthorized absences; holds NCO call to disseminate instructions and information to subordinate enlisted supervisors; coordinates operation of company food service and supply activities; assists company commander in accomplishing unit training; assists in inspection of organizational activities as prescribed by commander, observes discrepancies, and initiates appropriate corrective action.

Provides advice and makes, recommendations to the commander aid staff on all matters pertain to enlisted personnel and their families; accompanies the commander on inspections and visits and at ceremonies; assists in inspection of command activities facilities aid personnel as prescribed by the commander; holds First Sergeants' or Sergeants' Major call to announce information and instructions; insures that newly assigned enlisted personnel are instructed in military courtesy, customs, of the service, and command regulations or policies; provides counsel and guidance to NCOs and other enlisted personnel of the command; inspects duties performed by subordinate NCOs; notes discrepancies and initiates appropriate corrective action; assists in reception of visitors to the command; sits as president or, member of command promotion board for NCOs, as authorized by regulations; performs other duties prescribed by, the commander.

Performs as grader operator; receives instructions from supervisor on specific work assignment; performs preoperation inspection, servicing and maintenance on grader and attachments; interprets information on surveyors grade stakes and adjusts grade accordingly, employing towed and motorized graders and attachments; manipulates grader controls to raise, lower, tilt, angle, and laterally move the blade and attachments of grader; scarifies, levels, slopes, ditches, and grades earth on roads, railroad beds, airfield runways, building sites, and related areas; judges terrain and determines amount of cut and fill required to correctly alter variation to conform to desired construction design; constructs various types of ditches, and performs finish grading to design specification; performs light stripping of topsoil, excavation, embanking and spreading; windrows, spreads and grades aggregate asphalt and soil-asphalt road mixes; notes any malfunctions or deficiencies in operation of grader and attachments; performs after operation maintenance services to grader by inspecting, cleaning, lubricating, making minor adjustments, tightening loose bolts, fittings and connections, and replenishing fuel, oil and coolant; assists mechanic in performing higher level maintenance; follows applicable safety rules and first aid measures; must be able to perform the duties of Soils Analyst (51G20); Crawler Tractor Operator (62E20); Crane Operator (62F30); General Construction Machine Operator (62J30); Grader Operator (62K20); Wheeled Tractor Operator (62L20); or Rough Terrain Forklift and Loader Operator (62M20); supervises employment of construction machinery in support of construction operations; organizes machinery operations phases of construction projects; supervises operation of unit engaged in construction equipment operation; estimates equipment and operator requirements for specific jobs; selects equipment such as soil mixing, aggregate drying, and asphalt distributing and finishing machines, crawler tractors and attachments, cranes and crane shovels, pneumatic and internal combustion powered machines used in drilling, crushing, grading and cleaning rock and gravel, concrete producing and paving machines, power rollers, air compressors, entrenching machines, well drilling equipment, earth augers, rotary brooms and tillers, water distributors, graders and attachments, wheeled tractors and attachments, heavy duty quarry trucks, rough terrain forklifts, and scoop loaders.

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