Dozer Operator

ISHE; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. in Boise, ID is seeking an Equipment Operator to safely operate large production bulldozers on heavy civil sites. You will collaborate with excavators and haul trucks to move rock and earth materials, perform inspections, and help meet production goals.

Requirements include 5+ years on large dozers, CAT D9/D10 experience, rock push operations, a valid license, and willingness to overtime. OSHA 10 preferred; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience operating large bulldozers in heavy civil construction.
• Proven experience with CAT D9/D10 dozers.
• Experience with rock push operations in high-production environments.
• Valid driver's license; OSHA 10 preferred.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and travel.

Responsibilities

• Operate large production earthmoving equipment safely and efficiently to support project production goals.
• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections and coordinate with other heavy equipment.
• Maintain production targets and report maintenance concerns.
• Occasionally assist with general labor and travel as needed.

Skills

5+ years experience

Bulldozer operation

Safety-minded

Team collaboration

Tools

CAT D9

CAT D10

Job description

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.

Location: Boise, ID

Pay Range: $27.00 - $37.00

Salary Interval: Hourly

Position_Description :

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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 :

1. 5+ years of experience operating large bulldozers in heavy civil construction, mining, quarry, mass excavation, or large earthwork projects.
2. Demonstrated experience operating CAT D9 and D10 dozers or equivalent large production dozers.
3. Experience performing rock push operations, including pushing blasted, ripped, or excavated rock material in high-production environments.
4. Ability to work safely and efficiently around excavators, haul trucks, scrapers, and other heavy equipment.
5. Knowledge of production earthmoving techniques and maintaining consistent material movement to support project schedules.
6. Ability to perform daily equipment inspections and identify maintenance needs.
7. Strong understanding of site safety requirements and safe equipment operation on varying terrain and jobsite conditions.
8. Valid driver's license required.
9. OSHA 10 certification preferred.
10. 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. #LI-SC1

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