Dozer Operator

Department:
Field Operations

Work Location:

11-County Metro Area (Twin Cities, MN)

Job type:
Full-Time / Seasonal

Pay Type / Range:

Journeyman Union Scale. $46.25 per hour (based on experience and/or size and type of equipment)

(This pay range is a good-faith estimate of compensation for this role.)

Union Benefits & Additional Information:

* Operating Engineers Local 49 Union (https://health
49.org/)

* Health & Welfare Benefits and Pension would all remain through your union.

* As a salaried employee, you will be a non-bargaining union member.

* Mental Health & Wellness Support provided through TEAM EAP.

* PTO (ESST) Program covering all time away from work.

* Referral bonuses - earn rewards to help us recruit new talent.

* Annual boot allowance.

Job Summary:

The Dozer Operator is responsible for operating a bulldozer to move earth, rock, and other materials on construction sites in preparation for grading, trenching, excavation, or roadwork. This position requires precision, attention to safety, and the ability to follow project plans and supervisor direction.

Other Requirements:
All candidates are required to pass a thorough Background Check, Physical and Drug Test. References may also be checked. We participate in E-Verify.

Job Duties & Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Operate a dozer to cut, spread, and level dirt, gravel, and stone.

* Grade surfaces according to blueprints, GPS guidance, stakes, or verbal instructions.

* Perform back filling, embankment shaping, and slope work as required.

* Push and compact materials to ensure site compaction requirements are met.

* Conduct daily pre- and post-operation equipment inspections.

* Maintain equipment cleanliness and report mechanical issues to the supervisor or mechanic.

* Work safely around other heavy equipment and personnel on active construction sites.

* Follow site-specific safety plans and company policies.

* Assist with basic labor or site preparation tasks when equipment work is not required.

* Assist with general labor duties on the paving crew when not operating the tack truck.

* Communicate effectively with crew members and supervisors.

* Follow company and industry safety standards and procedures at all times.

Preferred

Education and Experience:

* 2+ years of experience operating a dozer in a construction or grading environment.

* Ability to read and understand grade stakes and jobsite layouts.

* Familiarity with GPS machine control systems preferred.

* Valid driver's license (CDL is a plus but not required).

* Willingness to work extended hours, early mornings, and weekends as needed.

* High school education or GED equivalent.

* Strong team player

* Reliable and on-time.

Live up to our company Core Values:

* Safety - Safety in the workplace is a mutual responsibility of the employer, management and all employees. We have an expectation that all employees will play an active role in workplace safety and always promote a positive safety culture.

* Quality - Quality is the best business plan. It is an investment in our future. Quality leads to consistency. Consistency leads to happy employees, satisfied customers and a growing business.

* Respect - Respect at work is crucial as it promotes healthy relationships between coworkers and managers, as well as outside the organization. A respectful employee is a sign of a respectful organization and therefore creates a positive image of our company and our workplace.

* Integrity - Real integrity is doing the right thing, whether someone realizes it or not. Displaying Integrity helps build trust and drives a certain level of expectation. Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain.

* Commitment - Commitment is the bond employee's share with their organization and its employees. Committed employees bring exceptional value to the organization through their support, productivity, determination, reliability and quality. Commitment shows and can be contagious.

Company Information:

For more than 75 years, Bituminous Roadways has aspired to be your full-service asphalt pavement solutions provider, and…