Bulldozer Operator - Earthmoving & Grading Specialist

Branch Civil; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Branch Civil is seeking an experienced Bulldozer Operator to join our team. The role involves operating a bulldozer to excavate, level, and distribute earth, and to push trees and rocks, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Requirements include 1–3 years of bulldozer operating experience and working knowledge of OSHA regulations; DOT experience is preferred but not required. This is a full-time, on-site position with prospects for growth within a well-established civil division.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of bulldozer operating experience.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• DOT experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Fastens attachments to tractor
• Connects hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower or tilt attachment
• Operates controls to manipulate tool bars, carriers and disks
• Operates controls to maneuver tractor and raise, lower and tilt attachments to clear right-of-way
• Listens for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut
• Operates bulldozer in successive passes to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals
• May service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment

Skills

Bulldozer operation

OSHA regulations knowledge

Job description

Branch Civil is seeking an experienced Bulldozer Operator to join our team. The role involves operating a bulldozer to excavate, level, and distribute earth, and to push trees and rocks, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Requirements include 1–3 years of bulldozer operating experience and working knowledge of OSHA regulations; DOT experience is preferred but not required. This is a full-time, on-site position with prospects for growth within a well-established civil division.