Outdoor Dozer Operator - Grading & Earthwork Pro

Prince Contracting, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction contracting company in Orlando, Florida is seeking skilled individuals to operate heavy machinery such as bulldozers and tractors. This role involves working outdoors under various weather conditions, performing physically demanding tasks including lifting and bending. Successful candidates will also be responsible for maintaining and making minor repairs to equipment. This position requires stamina and the ability to work consistently in traffic-heavy areas.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate heavy machinery such as bulldozers and tractors.
• Physical stamina to perform lifting, bending, and prolonged standing outdoors.
• Skill in minor repairs and maintenance of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and equipment to achieve specific results.
• Perform tasks in varying weather conditions and around traffic.
• Maintain and repair equipment as needed.

Job description

• Starts engine, moves throttle, switches, and levers, and depresses pedals to operate machines, equipment, and attachments.
• Drives equipment in successive passes over working area to achieve specified result, such as grade terrain or remove, dump, or spread earth and rock.
• Aligns machine, cutterhead, or depth gauge marker with reference stakes and guidelines on ground or positions equipment following hand signals of assistant.
• Fastens bulldozer blade or other attachment to tractor, using hitches.
• Greases, oils, and performs minor repairs on tractor, using grease gun, oilcans, and hand tools.
• Signals operator to guide movement of tractor-drawn machine.
  
  
  

Job Description

• Starts engine, moves throttle, switches, and levers, and depresses pedals to operate machines, equipment, and attachments.
• Drives equipment in successive passes over working area to achieve specified result, such as grade terrain or remove, dump, or spread earth and rock.
• Aligns machine, cutterhead, or depth gauge marker with reference stakes and guidelines on ground or positions equipment following hand signals of assistant.
• Fastens bulldozer blade or other attachment to tractor, using hitches.
• Greases, oils, and performs minor repairs on tractor, using grease gun, oilcans, and hand tools.
• Signals operator to guide movement of tractor-drawn machine.
  
  
  

Job Requirements

• Employee works on average ten (10) hours per day, five days (and occasionally six days) per week. All work is performed outdoors in Florida heat and rain; and around heavy highway traffic areas.
• The physical requirements of the job include standing, kneeling, walking, lifting, bending, stooping, pulling and pushing throughout the day.
  
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

EEO/DFWP/ “Minorities, Females, Disabled, Vets”