Dozer Operator - Rough Grade / Finish Grade

Southeastern Site Development, Inc.; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Employer-paid $20,000 life policy

401(k) with employer match

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Southeastern Site Development, Inc. is hiring experienced Dozer Operators for rough grade and finish grade work across the Coastal Georgia region. You will operate dozers, read grade stakes, and work with GPS to attain design elevations on varied sites including roadbeds, pads, and drainage features.

We value safety, reliability, and the ability to meet production goals in fast-paced projects. Candidates should have 1+ year of on-site heavy equipment experience and be able to lift 50+ lbs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating dozer.
• Knowledge of grading, excavation, and earthmoving.
• Ability to read grade stakes or site layouts.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Minimum of 1 year on-site heavy equipment experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rough grade operations: clearing, stripping, excavation, mass earthmoving.
• Execute cut/fill per plans and grade stakes; build roadbeds and drainage.
• Finish grade: precision grading with GPS and designs.
• Coordinate with survey crews and supervision for grade accuracy.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and maintain safety.

Skills

Dozer operation

Grading accuracy

Safety conscious

Read grade stakes

Lift 50+ lbs

Dependable/work ethic

1+ year experience

Tools

GPS systems

Job description

Position Overview

Southeastern Site Development, Inc. is seeking experienced Dozer Operators - Rough Grade / Finish Grade for heavy civil infrastructure, roadway construction, and mass grading projects throughout the Coastal Georgia Region - Lagrange. We are hiring both rough grading and finish grading operators. Depending on experience and qualifications, operators may be assigned to perform mass excavation, cut/fill operations, site preparation, roadway grading, building pad construction, slope work, and precision finish grading utilizing GPS systems. Successful candidates must be committed to safety, quality workmanship, and maintaining production goals in a fast-paced construction environment.

Rough Grade Operations

• Perform clearing, stripping, excavation, and mass earthmoving activities.
• Execute cut and fill operations according to project plans and grade stakes.
• Construct roadbeds, embankments, building pads, and drainage features.
• Maintain proper site drainage during grading operations.
• Work efficiently with scrapers, excavators, haul trucks, compactors, and other support equipment.

Finish Grade Operations

• Perform precision grading of roadways, building pads, parking areas, and site features.
• Utilize GPS to achieve design elevations and tolerances.
• Read and interpret grading plans, survey layouts, and construction specifications.
• Coordinate closely with survey crews and field supervision to maintain grade accuracy.
• Verify finished surfaces meet project requirements before subsequent construction activities.

General Responsibilities

• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Operate equipment safely around personnel, utilities, structures, and other equipment.
• Follow company safety policies and project-specific requirements.
• Assist with other construction activities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience operating dozer
• Working knowledge of grading, excavation, and earthmoving operations.
• Ability to safely operate equipment in varying terrain, weather, and jobsite conditions.
• Ability to read grade stakes or understand site layout
• Ability to work safely on active construction jobsites
• Reliable transportation to jobsites within the
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Strong attention to safety and detail
• Dependable with a strong work ethic
• Minimum of 1 year of on-site heavy equipment operating experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on heavy civil, grading, utility, or site development projects
• Experience with GPS systems
• Experience operating multiple types of heavy equipment, including excavators, motor graders, loaders, compactors, or haul trucks.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance, Accident, and Critical Illness Coverage
• Employer-paid $20,000 Life Insurance Policy
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Overtime opportunities

Company Overview

Competitive pay based on experience

Southeastern Site Development, Inc. is a leading heavy civil construction company operating throughout Georgia. We specialize in roadway construction, underground utilities (water, sewer, and storm), mass grading, excavation, bridge and concrete structures. Our team handles projects of all sizes, ranging from local roadway to large infrastructure developments. Southeast frequently serves as the General Contractor on major projects for state and local agencies, municipalities, counties, and private sector clients. We take pride in delivering high-quality work, maintaining a strong safety culture, and building long-term relationships with our employees and clients.

EEO / DOT Compliance

Southeastern Site Development, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. This position may be subject to DOT regulations, including pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing, as applicable. Candidates must be able to meet all DOT and project-specific requirements.