DOZER DRY OPERATOR - UAE

Aertssen Machinery Services LTD; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aertssen Machinery Services in the UAE is seeking a skilled Dozer Dry Operator to join our operations team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience operating pipelayer-equipped bulldozers for pipe handling, lifting, positioning, lowering-in, and related pipeline construction activities.

This role supports earthmoving activities through pushing, spreading, levelling, and compacting materials according to project specs.

Qualifications

• Must have UAE Heavy Tractor/Heavy machinery License number 8.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience operating bulldozer in civil construction, infrastructure, or earthmoving projects.
• Experience in large-scale earthworks, oil and gas projects, and site development projects is preferred.
• Ability to interpret grade references, site instructions, and operational procedures.
• GPS knowledge is an advantage.
• Proficient in basic English communication, including reading and understanding work instructions and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate bulldozers safely and efficiently to perform earthmoving and grading activities.
• Push, spread, level, and stockpile soil, sand, aggregate, and other construction materials.
• Follow survey markers, grade references, and supervisor instructions to achieve required elevations and tolerances.
• Conduct pre-start inspections and daily equipment checks before operation.
• Report equipment defects, unsafe conditions, and maintenance requirements immediately.
• Maintain awareness of underground services, overhead obstacles, site traffic, and other hazards.
• Work closely with supervisors, surveyors, truck drivers, excavator operators, and other site personnel.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment in accordance with project requirements and manufacturer recommendations.
• Complete daily equipment logs, checklists, and operational records accurately.
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and risk assessment activities.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards and keep work areas clean and organized.
• Comply with all company procedures, project rules, and UAE health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Bulldozer operation

Earthmoving

Safety awareness

Interpret grade refs

GPS knowledge

English comprehension

Education

UAE Heavy Machinery License 8

Tools

GPS systems

Job description

Aertssen Machinery Services is proudly part of the Aertssen Group, a family-owned company based in Belgium with over 60 years of history. Over the past 15 years, with our state-of-the-art machinery, we have established a reputable presence in the Middle East, with offices in UAE, Qatar and KSA. We operate in two divisions: Heavy Lifting & Earthmoving, ensuring the execution of a wide range of diverse projects on daily basis. Our advanced fleet of high-tech machinery, combined with our nine hundred specialized employees, empowers us to consistently deliver customer-centric service. Our employees are invaluable to us. After all, it's the synergy between our passionate team and our machinery that drives our daily excellence in everything we do.

At Aertssen Machinery Services, our mission is to live up to the promise made in our slogan every day: People, power, and passion to build on.

We are seeking a skilled, safety-conscious, and experienced Dozer Dry Operator to join our operations team in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have proven experience operating pipelayer-equipped bulldozers for pipe handling, lifting, positioning, lowering-in, and related pipeline construction activities.

This role is essential in supporting earthmoving activities through pushing, spreading, levelling, and compacting materials according to project specifications. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong operating skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate bulldozers safely and efficiently to perform earthmoving and grading activities.
• Push, spread, level, and stockpile soil, sand, aggregate, and other construction materials.
• Follow survey markers, grade references, and supervisor instructions to achieve required elevations and tolerances.
• Conduct pre-start inspections and daily equipment checks before operation.
• Report equipment defects, unsafe conditions, and maintenance requirements immediately.
• Maintain awareness of underground services, overhead obstacles, site traffic, and other hazards.
• Work closely with supervisors, surveyors, truck drivers, excavator operators, and other site personnel.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment in accordance with project requirements and manufacturer recommendations.
• Complete daily equipment logs, checklists, and operational records accurately.
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and risk assessment activities.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards and keep work areas clean and organized.
• Comply with all company procedures, project rules, and UAE health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have UAE Heavy Tractor/Heavy machinery License number 8.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience operating bulldozer in civil construction, infrastructure, or earthmoving projects.
• Experience in large-scale earthworks, oil and gas projects, and site development projects is preferred.
• Ability to interpret grade references, site instructions, and operational procedures.
• GPS systems knowledge is an advantage.
• Proficient in basic English communication, including reading and understanding work instructions and safety requirements.

What we offer

We offer you the opportunity to join an internationally growing company. You will be part of our dynamic team and contribute to a wide range of challenging civil and earthmoving projects while benefiting from our continuous expansion and commitment to operational excellence.