BULLDOZER OPERATOR

The Branch Group • Bassett, VA

278d

About The Position

Branch's Civil Division is searching for an experienced and safety-oriented Bulldozer Operator to join our well-established, growing company. The Bulldozer Operator operates a tractor with a blade attached across the front to excavate, level, and distribute earth and to push trees and rocks.

Requirements

• Knowledge of construction techniques
• 1 to 3 years of bulldozer operating experience
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations
• DOT experience preferred, but not required

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees