Dozer Operator

EMERY SAPP & SONS; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EMERY SAPP & SONS is seeking an experienced Dozer Operator to support heavy civil construction in Kansas City, including mass grading, road building, and site development. You will read grade stakes and project layouts, maintain precise slopes, and perform daily equipment inspections, all while upholding safety and teamwork on outdoor projects.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of dozer experience on heavy civil sites, familiarity with grade control systems, and a strong focus on accuracy and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating dozers in heavy civil construction.
• Strong understanding of grade, slope, and elevation control.
• Experience with GPS or grade control systems (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Operate bulldozers (D6–D8 or similar) for rough and finish grading.
• Read and interpret grade stakes, cut/fill plans, and project layouts.
• Maintain slopes and elevations per project specs.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
• Follow safety policies and keep work areas clean.

Skills

Dozer operation

Grade control

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Tools

GPS grade control systems

Job description

Emery Sapp & Sons is hiring an experienced Dozer Operator to join our Kansas City operations. This role will be supporting heavy civil construction projects including mass grading, road building, site development, and earthwork. The ideal candidate takes pride in precision work, job site safety, and teamwork.ResponsibilitiesOperate bulldozers (D6–D8 or similar) for:Rough and finish gradingSite prep and earthmovingRoadway construction and embankmentsRead and interpret grade stakes, cut/fill plans, and project layoutsWork closely with foremen, grade checkers, and other equipment operatorsMaintain proper slopes, grades, and elevations per project specsPerform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenanceFollow all ESS safety policies and OSHA standardsKeep work areas clean, safe, and productiveAssist with other equipment or labor tasks as neededQualifications2+ years of experience operating dozers in heavy civil constructionStrong understanding of grade, slope, and elevation controlExperience working around GPS or grade control systems (preferred)Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditionsReliable transportation to Kansas City job sitesStrong safety mindset and attention to detailExperience with government contracts and compliance is a plusPreferred ExperienceHeavy highway, roadwork, or mass excavation projectsExperience working in team‑driven, fast‑paced environmentsWillingness to travel as projects requirePhysical RequirementsAbility to sit for extended periods while operating equipmentAbility to climb on/off equipment multiple times per dayAbility to lift up to 50 lbs as neededEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)