Dozer Operator
Huntsville, AL
We are looking for a reliable and skilled Dozer Operator to join our team. Wiregrass Construction is committed to taking care of our employees and offers excellent compensation and low-cost benefits, with our health insurance costing as low as $18 per week for a single employee. If you’re interested in joining an established and growing company with opportunities for career advancement, we encourage you to apply and grow with us!
A Dozer Operator is a skilled craft position responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a Dozer on construction projects. The Dozer Operator performs a combination of tasks that include leveling and scooping soil, moving rocks and debris, and ensuring the proper maintenance of the equipment. This hourly-rated position requires experience and proficiency in operating Dozers to meet project requirements.
Key Duties:
- Conduct proper pre-start and daily maintenance, including lubrication, to ensure equipment readiness.
- Operate the Dozer in a safe and appropriate manner, adhering to project guidelines and safety protocols.
- Understand, interpret, and follow directions from foremen and superintendents to meet project objectives.
- Maintain cleanliness and ensure the proper maintenance of the equipment under your responsibility.
- Promptly notify supervisors if equipment requires repair or maintenance.
- Perform tire pressure checks to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitor all engine gauges to identify and address any operational issues.
- Collaborate with construction general laborers and crew members to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of equipment for achieving grade specifications.
- Control air and water output of compressors and pumps by turning valves as required.
- Adjust control wheels, handles, and pedals to drive machinery and control attachments like blades, buckets, scrapers, and swing booms.
- Understand production and quantity requirements, scheduling work accordingly to maintain productivity.
- Perform incidental work items and duties associated with other crafts, as required.
- Fulfill any other duties as assigned by supervisors.
Qualification Requirements:
To successfully perform the job duties, the individual must meet the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience:
- Demonstrable previous experience as a Dozer Operator is essential; this position is not suitable for entry-level candidates.
- A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
- Proficiency in understanding work directions and effective communication with supervisors and colleagues.
- Three (3) to five (5) years or more of industry-related experience, with a focus on roads, highways, and bridges.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands listed below are representative of those necessary for a Dozer Operator to successfully perform the job’s essential functions:
- Constant physical effort, including standing, for at least eight hours per day.
- Ability to stoop, bend, and crouch as necessary to perform key duties.
- Frequent use of hands extended overhead, often while operating hand power tools.
- Capability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds frequently and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
- Maintaining constant alertness to multiple activities on the construction site, including the movement of heavy equipment and coordination with other workers.
- Frequent walking on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and various weather conditions.
- The ability to safely climb on and off heavy mobile equipment.
Work Environment:
The work environment of a Dozer Operator involves the following characteristics:
- Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
- Periodic exposure to high levels of noise, grease, and dust typically associated with construction projects.
- Regular proximity to heavy equipment and moving machinery.
- Work with various substances commonly found on construction sites, such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel, and ready-mixed concrete.
The posted salary or pay compensation ranges are approximate and dependent on applicable experience and qualifications. Upper ranges are flexible.
EEO: Wiregrass Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not discriminate based on creed/national origin/religion/color/sex/age/wage and status as individual with a disability or protected veteran.