Dozer Operator

Prince; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince seeks an equipment operator based in Augusta, GA to run tractors and attachments for grading and earth moving. Start engines, monitor operations, and ensure precise placement according to stakes and signals.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, basic repairs, and working outdoors in varied weather. The role demands physical stamina and strict adherence to safety practices.

Qualifications

• Experience operating bulldozers and tractors.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat and rain.
• Physically capable of long shifts and repeated lifting.
• Able to follow safety signals and ground rules.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines and attachments to grade terrain and move earth.
• Position equipment per stakes and hand signals.
• Attach blades to tractors using hitches and perform minor repairs.
• Grease, oil, and service tractors with basic tools.
• Communicate with the operator and guide movement.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Tractor operation

Equipment alignment

Maintenance basics

Hand signals

Tools

Grease gun

Hand tools

Job description

Job Description - This position will be based out of Augusta, GA.

• 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.

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