Dozer Operator Journeyman

Tic Inc; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Tic Inc in United States is seeking an experienced operator to run heavy construction equipment for road maintenance and excavation tasks on rights‑of‑way. You will load, grade and spread materials, trench for utilities, and perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance.

You will also help ensure safety on site, follow project plans, and assist with training others in proper technique. Strong communication and reliability are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; prior field experience preferred.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and communicate with supervision.
• Proficient in safe and efficient use of tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate power construction equipment to excavate, move and grade material on roads and rights-of-way.
• Load and spread gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade surfaces; maintain traffic and work areas.
• Trench and construct ditches for culverts and pipes; inspect equipment and perform basic maintenance.
• Train others in safe operation and correct use of construction tools and equipment as needed.
• Inspect work for compliance with plans; estimate quantities, time and resources required.

Skills

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Communication

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measurement tools

Layout tools

Power tools

Job description

Requisition ID: 190724

Position Summary

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

Experience Level

Skilled

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.
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

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 strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

• May require U.S. Driver License
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit-for-duty medical
• 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.