Bulldozer Operator - Grading, Earthwork & Safe Ops

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

Job summary

Branch's Civil Division seeks an experienced Bulldozer Operator to join our established, growing team. The operator will handle a tractor with a blade to excavate, level, and distribute earth, and push trees and rocks as needed.

We require 1–3 years of bulldozer experience, knowledge of construction techniques, and a working knowledge of OSHA regulations. This is a full-time, on-site role with 40+ hours per week and on-call flexibility.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction techniques.
• 1–3 years bulldozer operating experience.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.

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

Construction techniques

OSHA regulations

DOT experience

Job description

Branch's Civil Division seeks an experienced Bulldozer Operator to join our established, growing team. The operator will handle a tractor with a blade to excavate, level, and distribute earth, and push trees and rocks as needed.

We require 1–3 years of bulldozer experience, knowledge of construction techniques, and a working knowledge of OSHA regulations. This is a full-time, on-site role with 40+ hours per week and on-call flexibility.