Dozer Operator

Education Requirement

H.S. Diploma or GED preferred, with basic reading and writing skills.

• Heavy highway construction experience; 3+ years operating excavators for grade work, etc.; 3+ years operating bull dozers for fine grade work.

• Excavator experience
• Dozer experience with GPS
• Pipe experience

Open to travel.

• Position: Dozer Operator
• Location: Williamsburg, VA
• Pay: $26.50/hr-$33.50/hr (Based on experience)

We are currently looking for a Dozer Operator to join our team at our Williamsburg project. Reporting to direct field supervision, the Equipment Operator is responsible for proficiently and safely operating all required equipment, to include GPS equipped dozers and large excavators. The ideal candidate is able to carry out rough grade and finish grade operations, assist with digging, laying pipe, trenches and other tasks.

He or She should be able to work independently as well as be able to communicate effectively. This position works along with the entire Project Team to support the completion of assigned construction projects and ensures all plans move forward to meet projected deadlines in a safe manner. This is a safety sensitive position requiring work on construction sites with various safety hazards inherent in heavy construction.

This position is subject to drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor.

• Minimum of three (3) years of Heavy Highway experience, operating excavators and/or dozers proficiently.
• Familiar with grading, slopes, stormwater/water systems, paving, bridge construction, and other highway construction scopes.
• Experience utilizing GPS systems on a dozer for finish grade operations highly beneficial.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented.

• Manipulate or depress hand and/or foot controls including pedals, levers and buttons to regulate speed and direction of dozer or excavator.
• Experience with dozer GPS Trimble system a plus.
• Ability to perform both rough and finish grade tasks on dozer.
• Ability to execute tasks with excavator including rough grading, loading and unloading, pipe work.
• Perform preventative maintenance—clean, lubricate and maintain equipment.
• Inspect equipment daily for defective parts and record date and malfunction in a log.
• Move, pick up and grade material—including earth and stone and other material.

• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds from ground level to waist level.
• Must be able to sit for up to 3-4 hours at a time.
• Must be able to climb into cab of equipment and climb down from the equipment cab.
• Must be able to bend, squat, kneel and crawl to perform essential tasks including maintenance and inspection of equipment.
• Must be able to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation tasks with both hands.
• Must have the ability to work on uneven surfaces.
• Required to have acceptable corrected vision (in both eyes) and acceptable corrected hearing.
• Must be able to work outdoors in wet, muddy, cold, hot and humid weather.

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Company Paid Disability and Life Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives, that include Orthopedic Care
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching Contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Wagman wants to keep employees and their families happy and healthy! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes a wide range of health, retirement, and wellness programs.

Wagman is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We recognize and value our diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wagman is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.