DOZER OPERATORS

Southland Construction, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A general contractor in New York is seeking experienced bulldozer operators to join their team. The role requires 3-5 years of bulldozer operation experience and knowledge of GPS systems is preferred. Responsibilities include preparing terrain for road construction, operating bulldozers, and performing minor repairs. Join a reputable company that has provided construction services since 1977.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience operating a bulldozer.
• Knowledge of GPS systems preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate bulldozer equipped with concave blade to gouge out and level earth.
• Connect hydraulic hoses and mechanical linkages to tractor.
• Control toolbars and disks using levers.
• Maneuver tractor to raise, lower, and tilt attachments.
• Estimate depth of cut by feeling lever and listening to engine.
• Drive bulldozer to specified grade following markers.
• Perform minor repairs on tractor.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Operating bulldozers

Knowledge of GPS systems

Job description

Southland Construction, Inc. is a general contractor providing vertical, heavy highway, and utility construction services in Florida since 1977. Southland has employed as many as 205 full time experienced people with a wide variety of talents second to none in the construction industry. We perform services for both public and private clients.

We are looking for bulldozer operators to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Operates bulldozer equipped with concave blade to gouge out, level, and distribute earth to prepare for constructing roads
• Connects hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachment
• Moves levers to control tool bars, carrier, and disks
• Moves levers and depresses pedals to maneuver tractor and raise, lower, and tilt attachment to clear right-of-way
• Feels lever and listens for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut
• Drives bulldozer in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals
• Greases, oils, and performs minor repairs on tractor, using grease gun, oil cans, and hand tools
• Other duties as required

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience operating a bulldozer
• Knowledge of GPS systems preferred, but not required