Mass Grading - GPS Dozer Operator

Hoopaugh Grading Company•Charlotte, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Hoopaugh Grading Company, LLC (“HGC”) is actively seeking an Experienced GPS Dozer Operator. This position will be under the direction and supervision of a foreman or superintendent and will work with a team of other construction professionals. The job description noted below is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position.

Requirements

Must Check fluid levels daily before use.
Must have Knowledge of reading and understanding plans
Must be willing to work Monday through Friday 7AM-5:30PM, or other schedule as may be assigned by the foreman or superintendent, as well as Saturdays when needed.
Must be able to understand and meet goals laid out in the PPS by the project team
Must Pass a pre-employment drug and background screening
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must possess the Basic understanding of GPS system with the ability to set up and operate the system in conjunction with the Dozer.
Able to stand/sit for extended periods of time, as well as stoop, kneel, walk, bend, crouch, lift, and crawl as required to perform essential duties.
Able to climb on and off equipment safely while maintaining three (3) points of contact.
Able to lift, carry, and hold building materials, tools, and supplies
Able to maintain constant alertness and situational awareness while on the job site.
Able to perform job responsibilities outdoors, in all types of weather conditions.
Able to communicate audibly and visually while exposed to varying levels of noise, dust and substances commonly found on construction sites.
Able to use hands, arms, and feet for repetitive lifting and carrying of construction materials.
Able to lift 40-80 lbs on a regular basis
Any other physical demand the assigned duties require.

Responsibilities

Sets up and operates production equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
Operate bulldozer in successive passes over construction surface to raise and lower terrain to specified grade, following markings on grade stakes, hand signals or GPS controls.
Adjust machine settings to complete tasks according to specification, accurately and in a timely manner.
Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
Lead the safety effort by recognizing and correcting hazards as soon as they are present.
Be punctual, dependable, and professional at all times.
Communicate effectively and courteously with team, clients, and vendors.
Flexibility to grade large or confined areas depending on the goals for the day.
Understand, interpret and follow goals and directions from a foreman or superintendent.
Maintain attendance at work, including presence at work during regular work hours or other schedule as may be assigned by the foreman or superintendent. Acceptance of overtime assignments also may be required in order to operational needs.
Attend training at HGC Academy
Perform other various assignments as assigned.