Dozer Operator - Grade & Earthwork Expert

Branch; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Branch's Civil Division is seeking an experienced Bulldozer Operator to join our growing team in Culpeper, VA. The role involves operating a tractor with a blade to excavate, level, and distribute earth, and to push trees and rocks.

Candidates should have 1–3 years of bulldozer operating experience and a working knowledge of OSHA regulations. Responsibilities include attaching implements, connecting hydraulic lines, and maneuvering the tractor to achieve the required grade.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction techniques.
• 1 to 3 years of bulldozer operating experience.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• DOT experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Fastens attachments to tractor.
• Connects hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower or tilt attachment.
• Operates controls to manipulate tool bars, carriers and disks.
• Operates controls to maneuver tractor and raise, lower and tilt attachments to clear right-of-way.
• Listens for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut.
• Operates bulldozer in successive passes to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals.
• May service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment.

Skills

Bulldozer operation experience

Construction techniques

OSHA knowledge

Job description

Branch's Civil Division is seeking an experienced Bulldozer Operator to join our growing team in Culpeper, VA. The role involves operating a tractor with a blade to excavate, level, and distribute earth, and to push trees and rocks.

Candidates should have 1–3 years of bulldozer operating experience and a working knowledge of OSHA regulations. Responsibilities include attaching implements, connecting hydraulic lines, and maneuvering the tractor to achieve the required grade.