Dozer Operator

Prince Contracting, LLC; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince Contracting, LLC is seeking a skilled heavy equipment operator to perform earthmoving tasks and operate tractors with various attachments. The role requires operating bulldozers and related machinery to grade, remove, dump, or spread material.

Work is performed outdoors, often in challenging conditions, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and effective communication with helpers and supervisors. Physical stamina is essential for standing, lifting, and maneuvering equipment throughout long

Qualifications

• Experience operating bulldozers and tractor-drawn machines.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Good physical fitness and stamina to perform demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Starts engine, moves throttle, switches, and levers to operate machines and attachments.
• Drives equipment to grade terrain or remove, dump, or spread earth and rock.
• Aligns machine with reference stakes and guides hand signals from assistant.
• Attaches bulldozer blade or other implements to tractors and secures with hitches.
• Greases, oils, and performs minor repairs on tractors using hand tools.
• Signals operator to guide movement of tractor-drawn equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Reading signals & guidelines

Job description

• Starts engine, moves throttle, switches, and levers, and depresses pedals to operate machines, equipment, and attachments.
• Drives equipment in successive passes over working area to achieve specified result, such as grade terrain or remove, dump, or spread earth and rock.
• Aligns machine, cutterhead, or depth gauge marker with reference stakes and guidelines on ground or positions equipment following hand signals of assistant.
• Fastens bulldozer blade or other attachment to tractor, using hitches.
• Greases, oils, and performs minor repairs on tractor, using grease gun, oilcans, and hand tools.
• Signals operator to guide movement of tractor-drawn machine.

Job Description

• Starts engine, moves throttle, switches, and levers, and depresses pedals to operate machines, equipment, and attachments.
• Drives equipment in successive passes over working area to achieve specified result, such as grade terrain or remove, dump, or spread earth and rock.
• Aligns machine, cutterhead, or depth gauge marker with reference stakes and guidelines on ground or positions equipment following hand signals of assistant.
• Fastens bulldozer blade or other attachment to tractor, using hitches.
• Greases, oils, and performs minor repairs on tractor, using grease gun, oilcans, and hand tools.
• Signals operator to guide movement of tractor-drawn machine.

Job Requirements

• Employee works on average ten (10) hours per day, five days (and occasionally six days) per week. All work is performed outdoors in Florida heat and rain; and around heavy highway traffic areas.
• The physical requirements of the job include standing, kneeling, walking, lifting, bending, stooping, pulling and pushing throughout the day.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

EEO/DFWP/ “Minorities, Females, Disabled, Vets”