Dozer Operator - Cinderlite Aggregates

Granite Construction • Silver Springs, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a highly experienced Quarry Dozer Operator to support daily production activities in an aggregate mining environment. This role requires precision equipment operation, strong awareness of site safety, and the ability to work efficiently around crushers, haul trucks, and other heavy machinery. The ideal candidate has a solid background in quarry operations and understands material handling and stockpiling. Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long-standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery. At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values. In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award-winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement and you’ll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience
• Valid Driver's License
• 3–5+ years of experience operating dozers in a quarry, mining, or heavy civil environment.
• Strong understanding of quarry operations, material types, and production flow
• Experience working around crushers, screens, and conveyor systems.
• Excellent equipment control and precision grading ability.
• Practice good safety habits
• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings
• Follow instructions and meet set standards
• Judge distances and slopes accurately
• Make decisions based on verifiable standards.
• Reliability and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Physically, workers must be able to: Stoop, bend, and crouch
• Physically, workers must be able to: Use hands, arms, and legs fully
• Physically, workers must be able to: See well (either naturally or with correction)
• Physically, workers must be able to: Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate bulldozers to move raw materials, maintain stockpiles, and support loading operations.
• Build, maintain, and reclaim stockpiles to ensure consistent material flow to crushers and conveyors.
• Assist with stripping overburden and site development as needed.
• Work closely with plant operators and supervisors to meet daily production targets.
• Perform pre- and post-operation equipment inspections and basic maintenance such as greasing and fueling equipment.
• Monitor ground conditions and adjust operations to prevent hazards such as slides or uneven surfaces.
• Follow all MSHA/company safety regulations and participate in safety meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees