Bulldozer Operator | Safe Earthwork & Grading Pro

Branch; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Branch is seeking an experienced Bulldozer Operator for its Civil Division in Roanoke, Virginia. The role involves operating a tractor with a blade to excavate, level, and distribute earth, and to push trees and rocks.

The successful candidate will demonstrate safety-minded work habits, knowledge of construction techniques, and 1–3 years of bulldozer experience. OSHA awareness and DOT familiarity are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating bulldozers with tractors and blades.
• 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 operations

Safety awareness

Construction knowledge

Job description

Branch is seeking an experienced Bulldozer Operator for its Civil Division in Roanoke, Virginia. The role involves operating a tractor with a blade to excavate, level, and distribute earth, and to push trees and rocks.

The successful candidate will demonstrate safety-minded work habits, knowledge of construction techniques, and 1–3 years of bulldozer experience. OSHA awareness and DOT familiarity are preferred but not required.