GPS Finish Dozer Operator – Dirt Crew (Heavy Civil)

Hughes Brothers Construction, Inc.; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision, and life ins.

401K with employer match

Long-Term Incentives

Job summary

Hughes Brothers Construction, Inc. is seeking a GPS Finish Dozer Operator to join the dirt crew in Central Florida. You will safely operate a dozer to level soil, control direction and angle, and coordinate with crew members to move rocks and debris.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience with similar equipment, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Overtime and possible out-of-town travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to stand, bend, squat, and lift to 40 pounds.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience running, maneuvering, driving and navigating similar equipment.
• Basic understanding of construction principles and procedures.
• Ability to work independently or as an active member of a team.
• Out-of-town travel and/or overtime is a possibility.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• English and Spanish fluency a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment and materials using trucks, crawler tractors, shovels, graders and other related equipment.
• Take action to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, workers and falling objects.
• Perform equipment inspections to check for fluid levels, start engines, move throttles, switches and levers.
• Align machine with reference stakes and guidelines, ground or position equipment, following hand signals of other workers.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities including positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from other crew members.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of linework and surface construction in a GPS bulldozer, as well as be able to ‘freehand’ operate as well.
• Follow all safety regulations and company policies/procedures.
• Perform job tasks in an outdoor setting which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity and exposure to dust and asphalt.

Skills

Stamina

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPS bulldozer control

Job description

Hughes Brothers Construction, Inc. is seeking a GPS Finish Dozer Operator to join the dirt crew in Central Florida. You will safely operate a dozer to level soil, control direction and angle, and coordinate with crew members to move rocks and debris.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience with similar equipment, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Overtime and possible out-of-town travel may be involved.