Forest Dozer Operator

ForestryWorks; Heflin (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

ForestryWorks is seeking a Forest Dozer Operator in Alabama to maintain and shape forest access roads, perform land clearing, and prep sites using heavy machinery. You will support logging activities and environmental stewardship while prioritizing safety and efficiency on diverse terrains.

Join our team to operate dozers, loaders, graders, and other equipment, ensuring road reliability and timely project completion.

Qualifications

• Experience operating dozers/heavy equipment in forestry or construction.
• Valid CDL with heavy vehicle experience.
• Familiarity with CAT equipment models is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate dozers and other heavy machinery to clear land, build roads, and prepare sites for forestry operations.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
• Support logging activities by creating access routes and maintaining roads for efficient timber extraction.
• Maintain logs of equipment usage, maintenance schedules, and operational reports.
• Follow safety protocols and environmental guidelines to minimize impact on ecosystems.
• Coordinate with team members to optimize equipment use and meet project deadlines.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Dozer operation

CDL Class A

CAT equipment familiarity

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Job description

Job Summary

Join our dynamic forestry team as a Forest Dozer Operator, where you will play a vital role in maintaining and shaping forest access roads, land clearing, and site preparation. This energetic position requires a skilled operator who thrives on hands-on work, safety, and efficiency. You will operate heavy machinery to support sustainable forestry practices, ensuring smooth operations across various terrains. Your expertise will help facilitate logging activities, land management projects, and environmental preservation efforts. If you’re passionate about heavy equipment operation and eager to contribute to responsible forest management, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Duties

• Operate dozers and other heavy machinery such as loaders, graders, excavators, water trucks, and dump trucks to clear land, build roads, and prepare sites for forestry operations.


• Conduct routine inspections of equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.


• Support logging activities by creating access routes and maintaining existing roads to facilitate efficient timber extraction.


• Maintain accurate logs of equipment usage, maintenance schedules, and operational reports.


• Follow all safety protocols and environmental guidelines to minimize impact on surrounding ecosystems.


• Collaborate with team members to coordinate equipment use and ensure project deadlines are met efficiently.

Skills

• Strong mechanical knowledge of heavy equipment such as dozers, excavators, loaders, graders, water trucks, and dump trucks.


• Proven experience operating construction machinery in forestry or construction sites.


• Valid commercial driver’s license with experience in operating heavy vehicles like dump trucks or tanker trucks.


• Familiarity with Caterpillar (CAT) equipment models and controls is highly desirable.


• Knowledge of construction site safety standards and environmental regulations related to forestry work.


• Ability to perform basic maintenance on machinery and troubleshoot mechanical issues promptly.


• Excellent communication skills for teamwork and safety coordination on-site. This energetic role offers an exciting chance to be part of impactful forestry projects while developing your skills in heavy equipment operation. We value safety-minded individuals who are motivated by hands-on work and environmental stewardship—if that sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

Benefits (available after one year of employment):

• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Vision insurance

Work Location: Most of our work is in Alabama. Several times a year we may travel but most work is close enough to report back to the office each day. Our office is located in Heflin, AL.