Heavy Equipment Operator - Dozer

Vulcan Materials Company; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

This position at Vulcan Materials Company involves safe and efficient operation of various heavy equipment in a quarry setting. The Multi-Skilled Equipment Operator will primarily operate a CAT D7 dozer as well as loaders, excavators, haul trucks, and other equipment to support production goals.

Essential tasks include precise equipment control, comprehensive inspections, material loading, earth movement, and collaboration with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and site safety.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment in quarry environments.
• Proficient with dozers (CAT D7) and loaders.
• Ability to perform pre- and post-trip inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Safe material loading/unloading and earth/rock movement experience.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams and site personnel.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment including dozers, loaders, excavators, haul trucks.
• Maintain precise control on varied terrain and weather conditions.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Load and unload materials and move earth/rock for quarry operations.
• Support stockpile management, plant feeding, and site maintenance.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams for repairs and preventive tasks.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Technical expertise

Problem solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Tools

CAT Dozer D7

Heavy equipment

Job description

$1,500 Employee Referral Bonus Eligible

***Approximate schedule is 6:00am-5:30pm Mon-Fri***

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various types of heavy equipment in a crushed stone or sand and gravel quarry environment. The Multi-Skilled Equipment Operator will demonstrate proficiency in operating primarily a dozer (CAT D7) as well as loaders, excavators, haul trucks, and other equipment as needed to support quarry operations and achieve production goals.

Essential Functions

• Safely and efficiently operate a variety of equipment (front end loaders; excavators; haul trucks; dozers; graders)
• Maintain precise control of each piece of equipment, adapting to varying terrain and weather conditions.
• Perform pre-and post-trip inspections of all equipment operated, reporting any maintenance needs or safety concerns.
• Load and unload materials, including raw materials, finished products, and waste materials.
• Excavate and move earth, rock, and other materials as needed to support quarry operations.
• Maintain haul roads and work areas, ensuring safe and efficient traffic flow.
• Assist in various quarry tasks, such as stockpile management, plant feeding, and general site maintenance.
• Perform basic maintenance checks on all equipment operated.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams for repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Critical Competencies

• Equipment Operation: Proficiency in operating large loaders with ability to accurately and smoothly maneuver and complete various tasks, such as loading, dumping, and transporting materials. Skill in handling attachments and understanding their applications.
• Safety Awareness- Ability to recognize, understand, and adhere to safety protocols and procedures in the workplace; proactive in identifying potential hazards, taking steps to mitigate risks, and ensuring that both personal and collective safety are maintained in all tasks and environments.
• Technical Expertise-Solid mechanical understanding of mobile equipment, including basic maintenance checks and troubleshooting minor issues. Ability to identify signs of equipment malfunction, understand and report them to the maintenance team.
• Problem Solving- Identify, analyze, and resolve work-related issues efficiently and effectively using practical knowledge, experience, and hands-on skills. Finds practical solutions, implements fixes, and adapts to unexpected challenges.
• Teamwork: Ability to effectively work as a part of a team, coordinating with other operators, dispatch/scale house and ground personnel.
• Adaptability: Adapts to new conditions, is flexible and open-minded when facing challenges, and maintains high performance during change.