Dozer Operator

Prince Contracting, LLC • Saint Petersburg, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dozer Operator operates a tractor and its equipment or attachments to grade terrain and move, dump, or spread earth and rock. The operator aligns equipment with ground reference stakes and guidelines or follows an assistant’s hand signals, and may attach blades or other equipment to the tractor. The role also includes greasing, oiling, and performing minor tractor repairs. Work is performed outdoors in Florida heat and rain and around heavy highway traffic.

Requirements

• Work an average of 10 hours per day, five days per week, and occasionally six days per week.
• Perform work outdoors in Florida heat and rain and around heavy highway traffic.
• Meet the physical demands of standing, kneeling, walking, lifting, bending, stooping, pulling, and pushing throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines, equipment, and attachments using engine controls, switches, levers, and pedals.
• Drive equipment in successive passes to achieve the specified result, such as grading terrain or removing, dumping, or spreading earth and rock.
• Align the machine, cutterhead, or depth gauge marker with ground reference stakes and guidelines, or position equipment by following an assistant’s hand signals.
• Fasten a bulldozer blade or other attachment to the tractor using hitches.
• Grease and oil the tractor and perform minor repairs using a grease gun, oilcans, and hand tools.
• Signal the operator to guide movement of a tractor-drawn machine.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed