Dozer Operator

Air Comfort, Inc; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Dozer Operator to join their team in Wendell, NC. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of bulldozers in earth-moving tasks while mentoring other team members. A commitment to safety and dependability is essential, along with a year of relevant experience and proper training.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401K

Short term disability

Life insurance

Company Paid Holidays and PTO

Direct Deposit

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience as a Dozer Operator required.
• OSHA Safety Training is mandatory.
• Must understand and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Operate CAT bulldozers efficiently and safely.
• Mentor other team members in excavator operation techniques.
• Lead safety efforts by identifying and correcting hazards.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High school or equivalent

OSHA Safety Training

Job description

The new team member is responsible for the efficient and safe operation of Bulldozers for the purposes of earth-moving operations.

Mission Statement:

To deliver the highest quality project that exceeds the expectations of our partners while ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and professional development of our team members.

Values:

As Sanford Contractors team members we are:

• Guided by the Golden Rule
• Accountable
• Relationship focused
• Prepared
• Driven

Core Competencies:

• Effective communication skills; must be able to understand and speak English
• Working knowledge of all applicable OSHA standards
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to react to changes in priorities

Core Duties:

• Be a mentor to other team members by teaching them proper techniques of Excavator operation for grading operations
• Be punctual, dependable and professional at all times
• Work with cost effectiveness, profitability and safety in mind
• Lead by example
• Lead the safety effort by recognizing and correcting hazards as soon as they are present
• Arrive at work prior to designated work start time
• Attend daily safety and project coordination meeting
• Proficient in safe operation of CAT bulldozers (CAT D5-D8)
• Operate bulldozer controls to regulate height and angle of the blade and lower ripper to loosen packed soil to permit grading
• Feel levers and listen to equipment sounds to determine depth of the cut
• Operate bulldozer in successive passes over construction surface to raise and lower terrain to specified grade, following markings on grade stakes, hand signals or GPS controls.
• Check fluid levels daily before use
• Assist in locating existing utilities to avoid damage
• Ensure equipment stays in clean working order and report any issues to Pipe Foreman
• Restore post construction work to original condition or better
• Communicate time away from work with your team leader and other team members with sufficient notice to make plans for changing personnel to focus on the priorities
• Willingness to work hours as required

Education/Training/Certification:OSHA Safety Training

Benefits:At the heart of Sanford Contractors Inc. core principles, is the commitment to make a positive difference in the lives of our team members. Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K
• Short term disability
• Life insurance
• Company Paid Holidays and PTO (Paid time off)
• Direct Deposit

Required education: High school or equivalent

Required experience:Dozer Operator: 1+ years

Sanford Contractors is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer