Bulldozer Operator - Earthworks & Grade Specialist

Branch; Culpeper (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Branch’s Civil Division is seeking an experienced Bulldozer Operator to join our growing team. The operator will run a tractor with a front blade to excavate, level, distribute earth and push trees and rocks according to grade stakes and signals.

This full-time position typically involves 40+ hours per week with on-call availability for delays, bad weather, and on-site emergencies. Candidates should have 1–3 years of bulldozer experience and knowledge of OSHA regulations.

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

DOT experience

Job description

Branch’s Civil Division is seeking an experienced Bulldozer Operator to join our growing team. The operator will run a tractor with a front blade to excavate, level, distribute earth and push trees and rocks according to grade stakes and signals.

This full-time position typically involves 40+ hours per week with on-call availability for delays, bad weather, and on-site emergencies. Candidates should have 1–3 years of bulldozer experience and knowledge of OSHA regulations.