GPS Dozer Team Lead: 3D Grading & Field Leadership

Turner Mining Group; Front Royal, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Mining Group is seeking a GPS Dozer Operator / Team Lead in Front Royal, VA for a direct placement position. You will lead from the cab and on-site, operating CAT dozers and using Trimble GPS to set up and verify 3D site models while directing field crews to deliver mass earthwork on time and on grade.

The role requires 4+ years of heavy dozer operation, 2+ years with Trimble GPS, and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of heavy dozer operation experience, preferably civil earthwork and site development.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience using Trimble GPS-guided systems including grade layout.
• 2+ years of leadership experience directing site crews and daily field workflows.
• Valid Driver's License and OSHA 10 Certification (OSHA 30 desired).

Responsibilities

• Operate CAT dozers for mass excavation, fine grading, subgrade prep, and site setup.
• Set up Trimble GPS base stations/rovers, lay out grade stakes, verify DTMs against plans, troubleshoot grade adjustments.
• Lead site crews, delegate daily tasks, maintain progress and productivity.
• Complete daily equipment logs and track site production, hours, and delays (HeavyJob or similar).
• Coordinate with crew and safety leads to enforce zero-accident day.

Skills

Leadership experience

Experience with heavy equipment

Safety leadership

Tools

Trimble GPS

HeavyJob

CAT dozers

Job description

Turner Mining Group is seeking a GPS Dozer Operator / Team Lead in Front Royal, VA for a direct placement position. You will lead from the cab and on-site, operating CAT dozers and using Trimble GPS to set up and verify 3D site models while directing field crews to deliver mass earthwork on time and on grade.

The role requires 4+ years of heavy dozer operation, 2+ years with Trimble GPS, and leadership experience.