Dozer Operator

Prince; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A company operating in heavy machinery is seeking employees to operate various machines and equipment outdoors in challenging weather conditions. Responsibilities include starting and driving machinery, aligning equipment with guidelines, and performing minor repairs. Candidates must be prepared for physical demands including standing, kneeling, and lifting. This role may require long hours in busy traffic areas, providing vital support to construction and landscaping activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate machines and equipment effectively.
• Strong physical stamina for outdoor work in various weather conditions.
• Physical stamina to stand, kneel, lift, bend, and push throughout day.

Responsibilities

• Starts and operates machinery and equipment.
• Drives equipment to perform tasks like grading terrain.
• Maintains and performs minor repairs on machines.
• Follow signals and guidance from assistants for safe operation.

Skills

Machinery operation

Physical stamina

Tools

Tractor operation

Bulldozer attachment installation

Greasing & basic maintenance

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”

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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