Equipment Operator: Dozer

superiorconstruction; Crystal River (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Construction is seeking a Dozer Operator for field-based work on heavy civil and highway construction sites in Florida. The role involves leveling soil, moving rocks and debris, and operating a front-mounted bucket-equipped dozer with attention to safety and specifications.

The position emphasizes OSHA safety, reliable transportation, and the ability to work under demanding conditions, including long hours and outdoor weather exposure. Prior construction experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must adhere to OSHA safety protocol and work in a drug-free environment.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Construction experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Watch gauges and indicators to ensure equipment operates correctly.
• Operate the dozer and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain correct gear and avoid excessive speed for conditions.
• Follow hand signals and grade markings to complete work to specs.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Hand signals

Attention to gauges

Job description

Job Description

Summary/Objective

The Dozer Operator levels and scoops soil and controls the direction and angle of the equipment to move rocks and debris.

This position will work with straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor type vehicle equipped with front mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop.

Essential Functions

• Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Operate the dozer and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Ensure dozer is in proper gear and is not moving to fast for working conditions.
• Observe hand signals, grade stakes or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
• Operate equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.

Other

• Understand and comply with all Company Safety policies and procedures as well as OSHA Regulations.
• Assists with loading and unloading trucks & deliveries.
• Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating equipment so that work can be performed in a safe and quality manner.
• Familiarity with excavations and heavy lifting.
• Experience in stockpiling.

Competencies

• Detail oriented
• Stress Management/Composure.
• Process driven
• Teamwork orientation

Supervisory Requirements

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This is field based role. Employee will be working on heavy civil and highway construction sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

Physical Demands

The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects and uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multilimbed coordination. The employee must have excellent stamina.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. This position will occasionally require long hours and weekend work. Average +/-50 hours per week.

Travel

The role requires no travel.

Required Education and Experience

Must adhere to OSHA safety protocol, and work in a drug-free environment

Must be reliable/have reliable transportation

Preferred Education and Experience

Construction industry experience preferred

Takes full ownership of assigned projects and can work independently

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver's license prior to employment.

OUR MISSION AND VISION

We are an American family-owned and operated heavy civil contractor dedicated to providing innovative solutions to help meet the nation’s growing infrastructure needs.

To be America's preferred heavy civil contractor, expanding our markets and services while staying true to our family-oriented culture and fostering an environment where our employees can prosper.

Our Core Values:

• Family
• Safety
• Integrity
• Innovation
• Commitment
• Empowerment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Upon hire, you will be provided with a copy of your specific job description. Please note job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

THE COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES WHO, BECAUSE OF A PHYSICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENT THAT SIGNIFICANTLY LIMITS A MAJOR LIFE ACTIVITY, REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION SHOULD NOTIFY THEIR MANAGER OR HUMAN RESOURCES.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources.

Superior Construction provides equal opportunity employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.