Dozer Operator (Team Lead)

Turner Mining Group; Charles Town (WV); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Turner Mining Group is seeking an experienced GPS Dozer Operator / Team Lead in Charles Town, WV. You will operate CAT dozers, set up Trimble GPS models, verify grades, and lead field crews to complete mass earthwork on time and on grade.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily tasks, maintaining logs, and delivering safety-focused leadership from the cab and field. Direct placement, full-time role with opportunities to advance within civil earthwork projects.

Formación

• 4+ years of heavy dozer operation in civil earthwork.
• 2+ years using Trimble GPS-guided systems including grade layout.
• 2+ years leading site crews and daily field workflows.
• OSHA 10 Certification is required (OSHA 30 preferred).
• Familiarity with HeavyJob or electronic daily project logs.

Responsabilidades

• Operate CAT dozers (D3—D8) for mass excavation, grading, and site setup.
• Set up Trimble GPS base stations/rovers and verify grade against plans.
• Direct field crews and coordinate daily tasks to keep work on schedule.
• Complete daily equipment logs and track production hours and delays.
• Lead toolbox talks and enforce safety protocols around machinery.
• Provide on-site leadership and report progress to Project Lead.

Conocimientos

Heavy equipment

Leadership

Trimble GPS

Safety mindset

Daily logs

Herramientas

HeavyJob

Descripción del empleo

GPS Dozer Operator / Team Lead

Location: Charles Town, WV

Position Type: Direct Placement (Full-Time, Permanent)

Primary Fleet: CAT D3, D5/DK, D6K, D6 XE, D8 Dozers

Reports To: Project Lead

About the Role

Are you an experienced dozer operator who knows Trimble 3D GPS inside and out and thrives in a leadership role? We are seeking a GPS Dozer Operator / Team Lead for a direct placement position with one of our top civil earthwork clients in Charles Town, WV.

In this role, you’ll lead from the cab and on the ground—running high-production Caterpillar iron, setting up and verifying 3D site models, and directing field crews to complete mass earthwork projects on time and on grade.

Key Responsibilities

• Precision Grading & Earthmoving: Operate a full spectrum of CAT dozers (D3, D6K, D5/DK, D6 XE Electric Drive, and D8) for mass excavation, fine grading, subgrade preparation, and site setup.
• Trimble GPS & Model Verification: Set up Trimble GPS base stations/rovers, lay out grade stakes, verify digital terrain models against plans, and troubleshoot grade adjustments on the fly.
• Crew Leadership & Coordination: Serve as a working Team Lead—directing site personnel, delegating daily tasks, keeping work moving efficiently, and reporting progress to the Project Lead.
• Production Tracking & Daily Logs: Complete daily equipment logs and track site production quantities, equipment hours, and delays using HeavyJob or daily log software.
• Auxiliary Equipment Operation: Step into support iron when needed, including skid steers, rollers, and track loaders to keep operations fluid.
• Jobsite Safety: Lead daily safety briefings (toolbox talks) and enforce zero-compromise safety protocols around heavy machinery and active earthwork zones.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: 4+ years of heavy dozer operation required (preferably focused on civil earthwork and site development).
• GPS Expertise: 2+ years of hands‑on experience utilizing Trimble GPS‑guided systems, including model verification and grade layout.
• Leadership Background: 2+ years of experience leading site crews and managing daily field workflows.
• Certifications: Valid Driver's License and OSHA 10 Certification required (willingness to obtain OSHA 30 is required).
• Reporting & Tech Proficiency: Familiarity with HeavyJob or electronic daily project logging tools.
• Machine Versatility: Competency across small-to-large dozers (CAT D3 to D8) and basic support iron (skid steers/rollers).