Grading & Earthmoving Bulldozer Operator

Branch Builds, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Branch's Civil Division is seeking an experienced Bulldozer Operator to join our growing company. You will operate a tractor with a blade to excavate, level, and distribute earth, push trees and rocks on sites.

This full-time role requires safety-conscious individuals who can work on heavy equipment, follow grade markings, and stay prepared for on-call hours due to weather delays or emergencies at the job site.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of construction techniques.
• 1–3 years of bulldozer operating experience.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Fastens attachments to tractor.
• Connects hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower or tilt attachment.
• Operates controls to manipulate tool bars, carriers and disks.
• Operates controls to maneuver tractor and raise, lower and tilt attachments to clear right-of-way.
• Listens for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut.
• Operates bulldozer in successive passes to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals.
• May service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment.

Skills

Bulldozer operation

Construction techniques

OSHA regulations

Job description

Branch's Civil Division is seeking an experienced Bulldozer Operator to join our growing company. You will operate a tractor with a blade to excavate, level, and distribute earth, push trees and rocks on sites.

This full-time role requires safety-conscious individuals who can work on heavy equipment, follow grade markings, and stay prepared for on-call hours due to weather delays or emergencies at the job site.