Webber - Dozer Operator - Heavy Civil

Crawler Tractor Operator

Operates a crawler tractor with a bulldozer mounted in front of chassis to level, distribute and push earth or other material.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Start engines, move throttles, switches, and levers, and depress pedals to operate machines.
• May operate a ripper attachment to break up rock or other hard material.
• May use a push block on front of tractor to push load scrappers.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
• May oil, grease, or otherwise service the machine.
• Make necessary adjustment to equipment as needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Less than a High School Diploma and related construction experience

Working Conditions:

• Outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions (for instance, rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.)

Physical Activity Level:

• Heavy physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.

Manual Dexterity:

• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers and perceives attributes of objects and materials.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.