Finish Dozer Operator

Finish Dozer Operator/Earthwork Crew

We are seeking an experienced Finish Dozer Operator to join our team in Jacksonville, FL. The ideal candidate will have experience working on an Earthwork crew and underground utilities and be proficient in operating a Dozer machine.

Responsibilities:

• Take action to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
• Operate dozers equipped with GPS technology or finish dozers with precision, following project plans and specifications for grading and leveling.
• Able to perform equipment inspections i.e. checking all fluid levels, visually inspecting equipment, start engines, move throttles, switches and levers.
• Align Machine with reference stakes and guidelines or ground or position equipment, following hand signals of other workers
• Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, and materials using trucks, crawler tractors, shovels, graders, or related equipment
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members
• Fully understand linework and surface construction in a GPS bulldozer, able to "Freehand" operate as well, follow safety regulations and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience running, maneuvering, driving, and navigating equipment.
• Must have previous GPS Dozer experience.
• Must have experience achieving finish grade, cut swalls, grade pond slopes.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Working hours are 7:00 am till 5:30 pm Monday through Friday (subject to change due to project demands, weather, etc.), with a 30-minute lunch break. Must be willing to work overtime, standby, and some weekends.
• The job may entail heavy physical labor, which requires strength and agility. Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 lbs.
• You may be required to climb, kneel, crouch, twist, twist, lift, carry, drag, balance, push, and/or pull.
• All projects are outdoors, in all weather and temperature extremes, and regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Occasionally, the noise level in the work environment is loud.
• Safety equipment, or PPE, is always required, such as hard hats, safety vest, safety glasses, appropriate footwear, and seat belts. (A back support brace can be issued upon request)
• Must have good manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and balance.
• Must be able to read and understand warning signs and labels on a construction site and interpret plans, drawings, written instructions, and specifications.
• Must be capable of working as a member of a team

Minimum Requirements:

• Proof of work eligibility
• Transportation to and from the Job Site
• Required to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test
• Required to pass Background Check
• Must have a clean driving record

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Plans after 60 days of employment
• 401K with matching contributions after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time off and Holiday after 90 days of employment
• Disability and Life Insurance after 60 days of employment