Bulldozer Operator

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

PTO

Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with company contribution up to 5

ESPP

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Development

Job summary

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Operator in Boise, ID to safely operate large dozers and support rock push operations on heavy civil projects.

You will work with excavators, haul trucks, loaders, and other equipment to move materials and achieve production goals, with strong emphasis on safety. Requirements include 5+ years operating large bulldozers, CAT D9/D10 experience, a valid driver’s license, and OSHA 10 certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience operating large bulldozers in heavy civil construction, mining, quarry, or large earthwork projects.
• Experience operating CAT D9 and D10 dozers or equivalent large production dozers.
• Experience performing rock push operations in high-production environments.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate large production earthmoving equipment safely and efficiently on heavy civil construction projects, primarily CAT D9/D10 bulldozers.
• Coordinate with excavators, haul trucks, loaders and other heavy equipment to move rock and earth materials while meeting production targets.
• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections and identify maintenance needs to maintain uptime.
• Be willing to work overtime, weekends, and varying shifts as project demands require.

Skills

5+ years experience operating large do

Safety-conscious

Overtime/weekends

Team coordination with heavy equipment

Education

OSHA 10 certification

Job description

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.

Location: Boise, ID

Pay Range: $27.00 - $37.00

Salary Interval: Hourly

Position_Description :

1. Equipment Operators are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of large production earthmoving equipment on heavy civil construction projects. This position will primarily operate CAT D9 and D10 bulldozers (or equivalent) to perform rock push operations, mass excavation, site development, cut and fill work, and material movement in support of project production goals.
2. Operators will work closely with excavators, haul trucks, loaders, and other heavy equipment to move blasted, ripped, and excavated rock and earth materials safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include performing pre- and post-operation equipment inspections, maintaining production targets, identifying maintenance concerns, and adhering to all company and project safety requirements.
3. Candidates must have experience operating large production dozers in heavy civil, mining, quarry, mass grading, data center, roadway, or large earthwork environments. Experience performing rock push operations and working in high-production settings is strongly preferred.
4. Equipment Operators may be required to assist with general labor duties when equipment operation is not required and must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and varying shifts as project demands require.

Position Requirements :

1. 5+ years of experience operating large bulldozers in heavy civil construction, mining, quarry, mass excavation, or large earthwork projects.
2. Demonstrated experience operating CAT D9 and D10 dozers or equivalent large production dozers.
3. Experience performing rock push operations, including pushing blasted, ripped, or excavated rock material in high-production environments.
4. Ability to work safely and efficiently around excavators, haul trucks, scrapers, and other heavy equipment.
5. Knowledge of production earthmoving techniques and maintaining consistent material movement to support project schedules.
6. Ability to perform daily equipment inspections and identify maintenance needs.
7. Strong understanding of site safety requirements and safe equipment operation on varying terrain and jobsite conditions.
8. Valid driver's license required.
9. OSHA 10 certification preferred.
10. Ability to work extended hours, overtime, weekends, and travel as project needs require.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan - 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Development (Growth and Career Advancement Opportunity)

Equal Opportunity Employer :

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #LI-SC1

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.