Omaha, NE - Dozer / Motor Grader Operator

General Excavating•Omaha, NE

7d•Onsite

About The Position

General Excavating is seeking a qualified Dozer / Motor Grader Operator to operate excavation equipment on construction projects and perform utility laborer duties as needed. The role includes earthwork, grading, trenching, pipeline support, equipment inspection and maintenance reporting, and safe coordination with crew members. The operator may use GPS or machine-control systems when equipped and must work safely around utilities, trenches, equipment, and ground personnel. The work is performed outdoors in varied weather and across uneven terrain. The position involves substantial physical activity, including lifting and carrying materials, walking and standing, climbing, and traversing and inspecting jobsite areas. The employee is expected to participate in ongoing learning and training and mentor crew members in support of professional growth, technical proficiency, safety, and quality. Candidates must meet the stated qualifications and job duties, task-frequency and PPE requirements. Employment is conditional on approval of pre-employment reference and background checks and successful post-offer drug testing and fit-for-employment screening.

Requirements

At least two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10s and 100s, including calculations using money and weight, volume, and distance measurements.
Ability to follow detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, rainy, snowy, and sleet conditions and on uneven surfaces.
Ability to traverse and inspect all areas of a jobsite.
Physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina to perform work across varied conditions and terrain.
Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds and push or pull loads of 50 pounds at a time; the posting also describes frequent lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing 40 to 60 pounds.
Ability to perform duties involving regular use of hands, reaching, talking, and hearing; frequent standing, walking, and sitting; and occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and smelling.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Must meet the job's qualifications and job duties, task-frequency, and PPE requirements.
Must pass pre-employment reference and background checks and post-offer drug testing and fit-for-employment screening.

Nice To Haves

Certified Competent Person certification preferred.
CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with loading and unloading equipment and supplies for daily assignments and secure the work area.
Excavate trenches for and around new and existing utilities while following safety rules, including when workers are in trenches.
Check slopes using instruments such as lasers, grade rods, or transit levels.
Ensure work meets specifications by observing grade stakes, material levels, hand signals, and other markers.
Assist with aligning pipes for water, storm, and sanitary sewer construction.
Grade and level trench bases using tamping machines and hand tools.
Connect pipes and seal joints using glue, cement, gaskets, and/or flanges.
Complete excavation tasks, including backfilling and breaking concrete or rock with appropriate equipment.
Cover pipes with earth material or aggregates using equipment and shovels.
Operate a motor grader to cut, spread, and finish-grade subgrade, aggregate base, and roadway surfaces to plan elevations, crown, and cross-slope.
Operate a dozer to strip topsoil, clear and grub sites, and push, spread, and rough-grade cut and fill material.
Place and spread fill in specified lift thicknesses to achieve required compaction, coordinating with compaction equipment operators and testing personnel.
Shape and maintain ditches, slopes, embankments, building pads, and drainage features to design grade.
Read and follow grade stakes, cut/fill sheets, and plans; use GPS or machine-control systems when equipped.
Construct and maintain haul roads and work areas to support safe, efficient equipment traffic.
Monitor slopes, soft ground, blind spots, haul trucks, and ground personnel to prevent rollovers and struck-by incidents.
Inspect equipment daily, check fluids, lubricate as needed, and ensure the machine is in safe working order.
Report equipment maintenance and repair needs to the foreman and shop.
Identify utilities in the trench or bore path and excavate around utility lines precisely to avoid damage and protect workers.
Work closely with crew members using hand signals to coordinate work and safety.
Place and remove trench boxes safely.
Participate in continuous learning and training and provide mentorship to crew members.
Meet the job's stated duties, task-frequency, and PPE requirements.