Bulldozer Operator

Flatiron Construction Corp•Pinehurst, NC

17h

About The Position

The Dozer Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of bulldozers on heavy civil highway construction projects. This role requires experience with mass grading, fine grading, and the effective use of GPS machine control systems to achieve design grades. The operator works closely with supervisors, grade checkers, and other equipment operators to maintain production, accuracy, and safety.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience with construction equipment preferred.
Proficient in operating bulldozers in a heavy civil or highway environment
Strong working knowledge of GPS machine control and its effective use in production grading
Understanding of cut/fill concepts, slopes, and roadway geometry
Ability to read and understand construction plans and digital models

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Dozer Operator on heavy civil or highway projects is a plus
GPS-equipped dozer experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Operate dozers for rough and finish grading, embankment work, subgrade, and roadway construction
Use GPS machine control systems (Topcon, Trimble, or similar) to accurately cut and fill to design grades
Read and interpret plans, profiles, and cross-sections
Work from digital models, stakes, and grade checks as required
Maintain proper slopes, drainage, and tolerances per project requirements
Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance
Identify grade discrepancies, model issues, or field conflicts and report them to supervision
Cleans and maintains equipment, making basic repairs as necessary.
Moves levers, pushes pedals, or turn valves to control equipment. Drives and maneuver equipment.
Coordinates machine actions with crew members using hand or audio signals.
Maintains knowledge of Company’s values and strategic plan.
Performs additional assignments per management’s direction.