Dozer Operator

Prince Contracting, LLC; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince Contracting, LLC is seeking a skilled equipment operator based in Augusta, GA. The role focuses on operating heavy machinery to grade terrain and move earth and rock, aligning equipment with stakes and following signals from a guide.

Daily duties include engine operation, attaching blades, basic maintenance, and coordinating movements with the team. The position requires outdoor work in variable weather and around traffic, with physical endurance for extended hours.

Qualifications

• The physical requirements include standing, kneeling, walking, lifting, bending, stooping, pulling and pushing throughout the day.
• All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time.

Responsibilities

• Starts engine, moves throttle, switches, and levers, and depresses pedals to operate machines, equipment, and attachments.
• Drives equipment in passes over the working area to grade terrain or move earth and rock.
• Aligns machine with reference stakes and guidelines and follows hand signals.
• Fastens blades or attachments to tractors using hitches.
• Greases, oils, and performs minor repairs on tractors with tools.
• Signals operator to guide movement of tractor-drawn machine.

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.

EEO/DFWP/ “Minorities, Females, Disabled, Vets”

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