Dozer Operator

Huntsville, AL

We are looking for a reliable and skilled Dozer Operator to join our team. Wiregrass Construction is committed to taking care of our employees and offers excellent compensation and low-cost benefits, with our health insurance costing as low as $18 per week for a single employee. If you’re interested in joining an established and growing company with opportunities for career advancement, we encourage you to apply and grow with us!

A Dozer Operator is a skilled craft position responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a Dozer on construction projects. The Dozer Operator performs a combination of tasks that include leveling and scooping soil, moving rocks and debris, and ensuring the proper maintenance of the equipment. This hourly-rated position requires experience and proficiency in operating Dozers to meet project requirements.

Key Duties:

• Conduct proper pre-start and daily maintenance, including lubrication, to ensure equipment readiness.
• Operate the Dozer in a safe and appropriate manner, adhering to project guidelines and safety protocols.
• Understand, interpret, and follow directions from foremen and superintendents to meet project objectives.
• Maintain cleanliness and ensure the proper maintenance of the equipment under your responsibility.
• Promptly notify supervisors if equipment requires repair or maintenance.
• Perform tire pressure checks to ensure optimal performance.
• Monitor all engine gauges to identify and address any operational issues.
• Collaborate with construction general laborers and crew members to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of equipment for achieving grade specifications.
• Control air and water output of compressors and pumps by turning valves as required.
• Adjust control wheels, handles, and pedals to drive machinery and control attachments like blades, buckets, scrapers, and swing booms.
• Understand production and quantity requirements, scheduling work accordingly to maintain productivity.
• Perform incidental work items and duties associated with other crafts, as required.
• Fulfill any other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Qualification Requirements:

To successfully perform the job duties, the individual must meet the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Demonstrable previous experience as a Dozer Operator is essential; this position is not suitable for entry-level candidates.
• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
• Proficiency in understanding work directions and effective communication with supervisors and colleagues.
• Three (3) to five (5) years or more of industry-related experience, with a focus on roads, highways, and bridges.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands listed below are representative of those necessary for a Dozer Operator to successfully perform the job’s essential functions:

• Constant physical effort, including standing, for at least eight hours per day.
• Ability to stoop, bend, and crouch as necessary to perform key duties.
• Frequent use of hands extended overhead, often while operating hand power tools.
• Capability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds frequently and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Maintaining constant alertness to multiple activities on the construction site, including the movement of heavy equipment and coordination with other workers.
• Frequent walking on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and various weather conditions.
• The ability to safely climb on and off heavy mobile equipment.

Work Environment:

The work environment of a Dozer Operator involves the following characteristics:

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Periodic exposure to high levels of noise, grease, and dust typically associated with construction projects.
• Regular proximity to heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work with various substances commonly found on construction sites, such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel, and ready-mixed concrete.

The posted salary or pay compensation ranges are approximate and dependent on applicable experience and qualifications. Upper ranges are flexible.

EEO: Wiregrass Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not discriminate based on creed/national origin/religion/color/sex/age/wage and status as individual with a disability or protected veteran.