Dozer Operator: Grading & Site Development | Benefits

at Texas Materials Group, Inc in; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Texas Materials is seeking two experienced Dozer Operators for our Houston construction team. The role involves safely operating bulldozers for site prep, grading, earthmoving, and roadwork, with emphasis on accuracy and safety.

You will work with supervisors to meet project plans and quality standards. Candidates should have 2+ years of dozer experience, familiarity with survey stakes or GPS machine control, and a commitment to safety and teamwork on outdoor projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating a dozer in construction, earthwork, road building, site development, or heavy civil projects preferred.
• Experience performing finish grading and working from survey stakes or GPS machine control systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate bulldozers safely and efficiently in support of earthwork, grading, site development, roadway construction, and other heavy civil projects.
• Perform rough and finish grading according to project plans, specifications, and grade stakes.
• Push, spread, level, and move soil, aggregate, and other construction materials.
• Assist with land clearing, site preparation, embankment construction, and roadway development.
• Read and interpret construction plans, grade stakes, and directions from supervisors and grade shooters.
• Work closely with equipment operators, laborers, foremen, and project management to meet production goals.
• Identify and avoid underground utilities, overhead hazards, and other potential job site risks.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and complete required inspection reports.
• Monitor equipment performance and promptly report mechanical issues or maintenance needs.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Assist with other construction-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Dozer operation

Safety conscious

Reading plans

GPS machine control

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPS machine control

Heavy equipment

Job description

Texas Materials is seeking two experienced Dozer Operators for our Houston construction team. The role involves safely operating bulldozers for site prep, grading, earthmoving, and roadwork, with emphasis on accuracy and safety.

You will work with supervisors to meet project plans and quality standards. Candidates should have 2+ years of dozer experience, familiarity with survey stakes or GPS machine control, and a commitment to safety and teamwork on outdoor projects.