GPS Dozer Operator: Precision Grading & Earthwork Expert

Kids for the Future; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability insurance

Job summary

Trident Civil Construction in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking an experienced GPS Dozer Operator to join our heavy civil team. You will operate GPS-equipped dozers for grading, earthwork, and site development, reading plans and elevations to achieve precise finished grades according to project specs.

Work with foremen and crew to maintain safety, quality, and schedules. We offer a competitive hourly rate, excellent benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating a dozer in heavy civil, earthwork, grading, utility or site-development construction.
• Experience operating GPS machine-control systems.
• Ability to read construction plans and grading information; perform rough and finish grading.

Responsibilities

• Operate GPS-equipped dozers for grading, excavation, site development, and earthwork operations.
• Use GPS machine-control systems to perform accurate cuts, fills, slopes, elevations, and finished grades.
• Read and interpret construction plans, grading plans, stakes, elevations, and project specifications.
• Perform rough and fine grading for roadways, building pads, utilities, drainage areas, and other civil construction applications.
• Maintain proper grades and elevations while minimizing over-excavation and unnecessary material movement.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and identify maintenance or repair needs.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance, including checking fluids, tracks, cutting edges, and other equipment components.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area around equipment.
• Work safely around underground utilities, excavation areas, other heavy equipment, and ground personnel.
• Communicate effectively with foremen, superintendents, grade crews, and other equipment operators.
• Follow company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and jobsite-specific safety procedures.
• Assist with other equipment or field duties as needed to support project operations.

Skills

Attention to safety

Effective communication

Outdoor work

Tools

GPS machine-control systems

Job description

Trident Civil Construction in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking an experienced GPS Dozer Operator to join our heavy civil team. You will operate GPS-equipped dozers for grading, earthwork, and site development, reading plans and elevations to achieve precise finished grades according to project specs.

Work with foremen and crew to maintain safety, quality, and schedules. We offer a competitive hourly rate, excellent benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.