Bulldozer Operator – Heavy Civil Construction

Granite Construction; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate tractors with concave blades, gouge and level earth for road and building projects. You will connect and adjust attachments, monitor engine performance, and maintain safe, efficient work sites.

A High School Diploma or GED is required, with completion of an apprenticeship and proper certification preferred. Strong safety awareness and the ability to read engineering drawings are essential.

Qualifications

• Read engineering drawings.
• Practice good safety habits.
• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings.
• Follow instructions and meet set standards.
• Judge distances and slopes accurately.
• Make decisions based on verifiable standards.

Responsibilities

• Fastens attachments to tractor with clevis or wedge-pin hitches.
• Connects hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachment.
• Moves levers to control tool bars, carriers, and disks.
• Moves levers and depresses pedals to maneuver tractor and raise, lower, and tilt attachment to clear right-of-way.
• Feels lever and listens for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut.
• Drives bulldozer in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade.
• May grease, oil, and repair tractor.

Skills

Read drawings

Safety awareness

Distance judgment

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Job description

Granite Construction is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate tractors with concave blades, gouge and level earth for road and building projects. You will connect and adjust attachments, monitor engine performance, and maintain safe, efficient work sites.

A High School Diploma or GED is required, with completion of an apprenticeship and proper certification preferred. Strong safety awareness and the ability to read engineering drawings are essential.