Dozer Operator

Prince Contracting, LLC; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction service provider is seeking a skilled equipment operator in Saint Petersburg, Florida. The role involves operating machinery, performing minor repairs, and working outdoors under Florida's challenging weather conditions. Candidates must be physically able to perform demanding tasks such as lifting and moving throughout the day. This position requires strong coordination with assistants to ensure efficient operations in construction projects.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate machinery and equipment effectively and safely.
• Physical fitness to perform tasks outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Strong communication skills for signaling and coordinating with assistants.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines, equipment, and attachments for construction tasks.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on equipment.
• Work outdoors under varying weather conditions, particularly in heat and heavy traffic.

Job description

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”