Bulldozer Operator: Precision Grading & Earthworks

Granite Construction; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction in Orlando, FL seeks a skilled equipment operator to operate tractors and bulldozers on infrastructure projects.

You will read engineering drawings, follow safety protocols, and work in outdoor dusty environments. This is a full-time, on-site role requiring apprenticeship completion and a high school diploma. Granite offers stability and a trajectory for career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with tractors and earthmoving equipment preferred.
• Apprenticeship completion required.

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 engineering drawing

Safety compliance

Operate tractor with attachments

Heavy equipment operation

Manual lifting up to 50 pounds

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Apprenticeship program completion

Job description

Granite Construction in Orlando, FL seeks a skilled equipment operator to operate tractors and bulldozers on infrastructure projects.

You will read engineering drawings, follow safety protocols, and work in outdoor dusty environments. This is a full-time, on-site role requiring apprenticeship completion and a high school diploma. Granite offers stability and a trajectory for career growth.