Dozer Operator Craftsman 2 - JPS

Tic Inc; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tic Inc. is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to perform excavation, grading and road maintenance on active construction sites. This role requires operating multiple machines, loading materials and ensuring safety protocols around heavy equipment.

The ideal candidate can read and follow written instructions, communicate effectively with supervisors, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including weekends and holidays when required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant field experience preferred.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools and basic layout tools.
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver's License.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, background check.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to project rules.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles and heavy equipment to excavate, move and grade material.
• Load gravel, dirt and sand and spread rock and gravel on roads.
• Trench and construct ditches for pipes and culverts; inspect equipment.
• Perform maintenance, check fluid levels and lubrication.
• Train and instruct other workers in safe operation and techniques.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Position Summary

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material.

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment while performing maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way including loading, hauling and dumping on smooth to extremely rough surfaces.
• Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
• Trench and construct ditches for installation of culverts, water pipes and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.
• Knowledgeable of equipment in respect to checking and maintaining all fluid levels and lubrication.
• May be asked to instruct and train employees in the safe operation of construction equipment and tools and in job techniques and skills
• Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.
• May require U.S. Driver License
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit-for-duty medical, and background check
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required

Work Setting & Job Requirements

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
• Must have required tools

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.