Dozer Operator

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

PTO

Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with company contribution up to 5

ESPP

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Development

Job summary

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction seeks an experienced Equipment Operator to safely operate large production bulldozers on heavy civil projects in Idaho. The role focuses on rock push operations, mass excavation and site development in alignment with production goals.

You will coordinate with excavators and haulers, perform routine inspections, and work extended hours as needed. A valid driver's license is required, OSHA 10 is preferred, with travel as project needs demand.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience operating large bulldozers in heavy civil construction, mining, quarry, mass excavation, or large earthwork projects.
• Experience operating CAT D9 and D10 dozers or equivalent large production dozers.
• Knowledge of production earthmoving techniques and maintaining material movement to support project schedules.
• Ability to perform daily equipment inspections and identify maintenance needs.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate CAT D9/D10 bulldozers to perform rock push operations, mass excavation, site development and material movement.
• Coordinate with excavators, haul trucks, loaders and other heavy equipment to move rock and earth safely.
• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections and adhere to safety requirements.
• Work overtime, weekends, and varying shifts as project demands require.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Safety compliance

Tools

CAT D9 dozer

CAT D10 dozer

Job description

With over 50 years of delivering complex, high-impact infrastructure and mission critical projects, we bring the experience, resources, and proven execution needed to complete our work safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality.

RLW offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development to grow your career and thrive under the Ralph L. Wadsworth reputation for excellence. We offer amazing benefits and supply you with the tools needed to maximize your growth and potential.

Benefits Include

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan - 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Development (Growth and Career Advancement Opportunity)

Position Description

• Equipment Operators are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of large production earthmoving equipment on heavy civil construction projects. This position will primarily operate CAT D9 and D10 bulldozers (or equivalent) to perform rock push operations, mass excavation, site development, cut and fill work, and material movement in support of project production goals.
• Operators will work closely with excavators, haul trucks, loaders, and other heavy equipment to move blasted, ripped, and excavated rock and earth materials safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include performing pre- and post-operation equipment inspections, maintaining production targets, identifying maintenance concerns, and adhering to all company and project safety requirements.
• Candidates must have experience operating large production dozers in heavy civil, mining, quarry, mass grading, data center, roadway, or large earthwork environments. Experience performing rock push operations and working in high-production settings is strongly preferred.
• Equipment Operators may be required to assist with general labor duties when equipment operation is not required and must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and varying shifts as project demands require.

Position Requirements

• 5+ years of experience operating large bulldozers in heavy civil construction, mining, quarry, mass excavation, or large earthwork projects.
• Demonstrated experience operating CAT D9 and D10 dozers or equivalent large production dozers.
• Experience performing rock push operations, including pushing blasted, ripped, or excavated rock material in high-production environments.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently around excavators, haul trucks, scrapers, and other heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of production earthmoving techniques and maintaining consistent material movement to support project schedules.
• Ability to perform daily equipment inspections and identify maintenance needs.
• Strong understanding of site safety requirements and safe equipment operation on varying terrain and jobsite conditions.
• Valid driver's license required.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Ability to work extended hours, overtime, weekends, and travel as project needs require.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.