Dozer Operator - Site Division

Fine Grade-Dozer Operator (Site Division)

Team member is responsible for the efficient and safe operation of Bull Dozers for the purposes of earth-moving. Sanford Contractors is one of North Carolina’s most experienced providers of construction services for commercial, residential, industrial, municipal and state projects. In operation since 1969, we’ve seen tremendous change and there have been countless advances in materials, technologies and equipment. But some things haven’t changed at all. We’re still a family-owned and operated business. We’re still committed to excellence – to completing projects to the highest possible levels of quality, and we’re committed more than ever to the team members that make this company who we are today.

Core

Principles:

• Live and work by the “Golden Rule”: do unto others as you would have them do unto you
• Safety for you and your fellow team members is the cornerstone of every decision
• Take responsibility for your actions and decisions
• Always act in a way that reflects positively on both you and the Company
• Be an effective and motivated team member by not only working towards Company goals, but personal and professional goals as well

Core Competencies:

• Effective communication skills; must be able to understand and speak English
• Working knowledge of all applicable OSHA standards
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to react to changes in priorities

Core Duties:

• Be a mentor to other team members by teaching them proper techniques of Excavator operation for grading operations
• Be punctual, dependable and professional at all times
• Work with cost effectiveness, profitability and safety in mind
• Lead by example
• Lead the safety effort by recognizing and correcting hazards as soon as they are present
• Arrive at work prior to designated work start time
• Attend daily safety and project coordination meeting
• Proficient in safe operation of CAT Dozers (CAT D5-D8)
• Operate dozer controls to regulate height and angle of the dozer blade and lower ripper to loosen packed soil to permit grading
• Feel levers and listen to equipment sounds to determine depth of the cut
• Operate Dozer in successive passes over construction surface to raise and lower terrain to specified grade, following markings on grade stakes, hand signals or GPS controls.
• Check fluid levels daily before use
• Assist in locating existing utilities to avoid damage
• Ensure equipment stays in clean working order and report any issues to Pipe Foreman
• Restore post construction work to original condition or better
• Communicate time away from work with your team leader and other team members with sufficient notice to make plans for changing personnel to focus on the priorities
• Willingness to work hours as required

Education/Training/Certification:

• OSHA Safety Training
• Sanford Contractors is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer