Dozer Operator

Prince Contracting, LLC; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince Contracting, LLC is seeking an experienced heavy equipment operator to run bulldozers and related machinery, grade terrain, and move earth as directed. You will attach equipment, perform minor maintenance, and follow hand signals from a site supervisor on outdoor Florida worksites.

Expect long days, working five days a week, with potential for six. Physical stamina, safety-consciousness, and reliability are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Outdoor work in Florida heat and rain.
• Physical requirements: standing, kneeling, lifting, bending, stooping, pulling and pushing.
• Five-day (and sometimes six-day) work week.

Responsibilities

• Operate bulldozer and other heavy equipment.
• Grade terrain and move earth as directed.
• Align and position equipment with reference points and hand signals.
• Attach blades/attachments to tractors and secure with hitches.
• Grease, oil and perform minor repairs on equipment.
• Follow supervisor signals for safe operation.

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”