Fine Grade Dozer Operator

Allan Myers, Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Allan Myers in Norfolk, VA is seeking an experienced Fine Grade Dozer Operator to support site grading, mass excavation, and mainline pipe installation on major infrastructure projects. The role requires at least three years operating bulldozers for fine grading, with GPS machine control experience preferred.

You will read plans, stakes, and laser levels to achieve precise elevations, work with earthmoving teams, perform daily inspections, and adhere to safety policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating dozers for fine grading in heavy civil construction.
• Experience with site grading, mass excavation, mainline pipe installation, or processed water projects preferred.
• Ability to perform fine grading with or without GPS-assisted machine control.

Responsibilities

• Operate bulldozers (e.g., Cat D5/D6/D8 or similar) for fine grading, slope work, backfill, and surface finishing to meet specs.
• Support mass excavation, mainline pipe installation, processed water projects, and general site grading.
• Read and interpret construction plans, grade stakes, and laser levels to achieve precise elevations.
• Collaborate with supervisors, pipe crews, and earthmoving teams to ensure efficient site prep.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and perform routine maintenance; report issues.
• Follow safety policies and OSHA regulations for grading and excavation work.

Skills

Dozer fine grading

GPS machine control

Plan reading

Tools

GPS machine control

Job description

Responsibilities

Allan Myers is seeking an experienced Fine Grade Dozer Operator to support site and grading work, mass excavation, mainline pipe installation, and processed water projects in heavy civil construction. The ideal candidate has at least three (3) years of experience operating bulldozers for fine grading, with GPS machine control experience preferred. This role is critical to ensuring precision grading and site preparation for major infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate dozers (e.g., Cat D5, D6, D8, or similar) for fine grading, slope work, backfill, and surface finishing to meet project specifications.
• Work on mass excavation, mainline pipe installation, processed water projects, and general site grading.
• Utilize GPS machine control systems (preferred) or manually grade to required tolerances.
• Read and interpret construction plans, grade stakes, and laser levels to achieve precise elevations.
• Work closely with supervisors, pipe crews, and earthmoving teams to ensure efficient site preparation.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections, perform routine maintenance, and report mechanical issues.
• Follow company safety policies and OSHA regulations for grading and excavation work.

Hourly Range:

$28.00 - $34.00, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating dozers for fine grading in heavy civil construction.
• Experience in site grading, mass excavation, mainline pipe installation, or processed water projects preferred.
• Ability to perform fine grading with or without GPS-assisted machine control.
• Strong knowledge of soil conditions, compaction techniques, and grading tolerances.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and adapt to various weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Overview

Our Company Does Work That Matters

Allan Myers is a leading self-performing heavy civil construction and construction materials company with a strategic network of offices, quarries and asphalt plants covering the Mid-Atlantic from New Jersey to Virginia Beach. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.

At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.

Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Notice to External, Third Party, Agency Recruiting Firms:

Allan Myers maintains a preferred vendor list and does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies not under contract. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement and prior written authorization from our Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the property of Allan Myers. We reserve the right to engage with such candidates (contact, interview and hire) without financial obligation. No other employee is authorized to approve resume submissions or bind Allan Myers to any fee arrangement.