GPS Dozer Team Lead — Precision Grading & Field Leadership

Turner-Mining-Group-LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner-Mining-Group-LLC is seeking a GPS Dozer Operator / Team Lead for a direct placement with a civil earthwork client in Front Royal, VA. You will operate CAT dozers, verify 3D site models, and direct field crews to maintain schedule and grade.

Requirements include 4+ years of heavy dozer experience, 2+ years with Trimble GPS, OSHA 10, and leadership ability. Proficiency with HeavyJob and related logging tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of heavy dozer operation experience, civil earthwork focus preferred.
• 2+ years using Trimble GPS guided systems and grade layouts.
• 2+ years leading site crews and daily field workflows.
• Valid Driver's License and OSHA 10 Certification required (OSHA 30 pursued).
• Familiarity with HeavyJob or electronic daily logging tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate CAT dozers (D3–D8) for mass excavation, grading, subgrade prep, and site setup.
• Set up Trimble GPS base stations/rovers, layout grades, verify terrain models against plans.
• Lead site crew, delegate daily tasks, keep work progressing, report to Project Lead.
• Maintain daily equipment logs and track site quantities, hours, and delays using HeavyJob.
• Step in with auxiliary equipment (skid steers, rollers) to keep operations flowing.
• Lead toolbox talks and enforce zero-tolerance safety around heavy machinery.

Skills

GPS operation

Team leadership

Trimble GPS

Heavy equipment operation

Safety leadership

Tools

HeavyJob

Job description

Turner-Mining-Group-LLC is seeking a GPS Dozer Operator / Team Lead for a direct placement with a civil earthwork client in Front Royal, VA. You will operate CAT dozers, verify 3D site models, and direct field crews to maintain schedule and grade.

Requirements include 4+ years of heavy dozer experience, 2+ years with Trimble GPS, OSHA 10, and leadership ability. Proficiency with HeavyJob and related logging tools is preferred.