Fine Grade Dozer Operator

Fine Grade Dozer Operator

A respected Southern California grading and excavation contractor is seeking a Fine Grade Dozer Operator to join their Operated Equipment Rental Division.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a family-owned company known for providing highly skilled operators and modern equipment to leading civil contractors throughout the region.

This is a union position with year-round project opportunities throughout Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.

Fine Grade Dozer Operator Benefits:

• Extremely competitive pay
• Health & welfare
• Pension
• Vacation/holiday pay
• Over-scale pay available
• Annual safety incentive program eligibility
• Company-provided pickup truck
• Fuel card for remote job sites
• Work with a modern, well-maintained fleet of equipment
• Consistent year-round work (weather permitting)
• Opportunity to join Operating Engineers Local 12 if not already a member

Fine Grade Dozer Operator Responsibilities:

• Operate Cat D5K, D6T, and D8T dozers on active job sites
• Perform precision fine grading for residential housing tract pads
• Execute finish grade work on roads, highways, and civil infrastructure projects
• Utilize Trimble GPS grade control systems for accurate grading
• Work efficiently with slope boards and grade checking processes
• Read and interpret grading plans, blueprints, and site layouts
• Maintain tight grade tolerances and high finish standards
• Communicate professionally with foremen, superintendents, and grade checkers on-site
• Obtain client signatures on daily rental tickets
• Submit signed dailies and weekly timesheets per company procedures
• Represent the company professionally while operating on client job sites

Fine Grade Dozer Operator Requirements & Qualifications:

• Must have proven experience operating Cat D5K, D6T, and D8T dozers
• Strong experience performing finish grading on residential tract pads
• Experience with fine grading on roads, highways, and civil infrastructure projects
• Proficiency using Trimble GPS grade control systems
• Experience working with slope boards
• Ability to read grading plans and construction blueprints
• Ability to maintain tight grading tolerances and quality finish standards
• Strong communication and coordination skills on active job sites
• Ability to work independently and manage daily responsibilities
• Valid California driver's license in good standing
• Ability to work occasional night shifts when required

Fine Grade Dozer Operator Preferred Background & Skills:

• 10+ years experience working with grading contractors on large residential developments
• Prior work on Southern California civil infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with GPS machine control systems beyond Trimble
• Previous union experience with Operating Engineers Local 12
• Strong reputation for precision grading and jobsite professionalism