Bulldozer Operator (Travel)

Orion Group Holdings•Houston, TX

42d

About The Position

This position is accountable for operating machinery to move construction materials, dirt, and other heavy loads, as well as operating gasoline and diesel-powered equipment that clears grades and prepares the job site. This includes operating excavation and loading machines equipped with scoops, shovels, and buckets that dig sand, gravel, dirt, and similar materials, as well as operating bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, and similar equipment. The incumbent must have the ability and flexibility to work different shifts and long hours (8-12 hours). Weekend work and extra hours occur according to production needs and at the discretion of the Crew Supervisor. The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion, which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork, most importantly with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.

Requirements

A minimum of three years of experience operating earth-moving equipment is required.
An understanding of construction principles and procedures is a must.
Be able to work in constant change in weather and site conditions.
Be able to lift, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and other similar activities as needed.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Fastens attachments (graders, buckets, and rollers) to tractors with hitch-pins.
Operates earth-moving equipment.
Performs inspections of the equipment prior to and at the end of daily operations.
Greases all appropriate parts as recommended by the manufacturer.
Maintains the equipment as per manufacturer guidelines.
Checks to make sure that equipment functions properly.
Cleans, maintains, and makes basic repairs to equipment.
Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisors promptly.
Maintains equipment and tools to ensure long-lasting use.
All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information belonging to the Company.
Responsible and accountable for incumbent's own personal safety.
Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent encounters.
Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies and procedures and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
Reports all violations of applicable laws, regulations, or Company policies and procedures promptly and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
Performs other duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).