Dozer Operator W/ GPS Experience
POSITION SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of this position is to Operate a diesel-powered, track-driven machine equipped with a front-end blade and GPS used to excavate, spread and grade dirt, stone and other materials. May also be equipped with attachments such as a ripper or pull-behind pan.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Utilize pedals, levers to control speed and direction of machine.
- Utilize pedals or levers to control height/depth and angle/pitch of bucket.
- Install/change attachments using levers and hand tools (IT machine).
- Interpret signals, stakes and markings to respect plan specifications.
- Utilize GPS to produce grade requirements.
- Perform daily preventative maintenance such as track cleaning, inspection for damage and fluid check.
- Adhere to all prescribed safety practices and procedures.
- May be required to perform other labor/operator related tasks (based on experience, abilities, knowledge of incumbent and direction of Foreman) as necessary in assisting crew with job completion.
COMPETENCIES & REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge of controls, methods and techniques for operating dozer.
- Ability to interpret grade stakes.
- Applicable dexterity, depth perception and hand-eye coordination.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Two years excavating, utility or other applicable experience operating heavy equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS
The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the Dozer Operator to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- The ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction.
- Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.
- Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work on‐site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.
- The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.
Salary Range:
$24.00 – $28.00/hr
