Grading - Fine Grade Dozer Operator

Smith-Rowe, LLC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Paid Premiums for Medical Insurance

Health Reimbursement Account

Paid Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions

Job summary

A construction company in Winston-Salem seeks an experienced Dozer Operator to join their Grading Department. Candidates must have 3-5 years of relevant experience, particularly with roads, highways, and bridges. The role involves thorough inspections, grade maintenance, and operation of heavy machinery. A strong work ethic and safety orientation are essential. The company values employee development and offers competitive benefits including paid medical insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in highway grading industry.
• GPS systems knowledge preferred.
• Must pass a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre and post daily inspection of dozer.
• Cut ditches, slopes, grades, and clear brush.
• Read grade stakes and work with GPS to maintain grade.

Skills

Finish grading

Operation of dozer

GPS knowledge

Effective communication

Safety orientation

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Want to be part of a company who gives back to their employees? You've stopped at the right ad! We expect a lot from our employees, but we also give a lot in return.

We care about our employees by providing an exceptional benefits package. We also work to further our employees’ careers by doing our best to promote within the company. If you care about job performance , work well with others, can be accountable, have a positive attitude, can follow company/safety guidelines, are dependable , punctual , respond positively to supervision, you will be a great fit for our company!

Operating since 1983, the Smith-Rowe Team has grown and developed into a formidable construction company. Our organization employs teams with capabilities in structures, grading, utilities, storm drain, retaining walls, sound walls, signage, demolition, crushing, logging, clearing and grubbing and marine construction.

• Employee Paid Premiums for Medical Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions

Position Overview

This position requires the candidate to be a local. The position of a Dozer Operator in the Grading Department is not an entry level job and requires previous experience in the highway grading industry.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs pre and post daily inspection of dozer to ensure that the machine is in proper working order. Includes fluid checks and proper lubrication. Performs some maintenance and reports to supervisor when repair or other maintenance is needed.
• Maintains clean housekeeping on machine and jobsite.
• Cut ditches, slopes, grades, clears brush, shapes and dresses slopes and other earth moving activities.
• Reads grade stakes and works with grade checker, laser, or GPS to maintain grade.
• Other duties as requested.

Education and/or Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience with emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges, preferred.
• Knowledge and use of GPS systems preferred.
• High school diploma/GED, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Must have strong knowledge of finish grading.
• GPS knowledge, preferred.
• Must be able to operate a dozer at expert level.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be safety oriented.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions, communicate tactfully and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
• Able to learn and comply with all safety policies and procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Able to learn and comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to travel and to work overtime when required.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen.
• Must have a strong work ethic.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Physical Demands

• Able to push and pull with hands, arms, and feet repetitively.
• Must have good visual and auditory physical capabilities in order to manage sights and sounds in a hazardous construction environment.
• Able to be alert and cognitive of multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including awareness of other employees, subcontractors, machinery, equipment, and moving traffic when applicable.
• Coordination between hand, eyes, feet to guide equipment and objects is required.
• Must be able to mount and dismount off of vehicles and equipment.
• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to travel.
• Must be able to work overtime as requested.
• Must be able to walk on uneven terrain.
• Able to lift up to 70 pounds.

Environmental Working Conditions

• All work is performed outside in heat, cold, and inclement weather.
• Exposure to all elements of nature.
• Exposure to all types of terrain.

NOTE: This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an employee. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.