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