Dozer Operator

The new team member is responsible for the efficient and safe operation of Bulldozers for the purposes of earth-moving operations.

Mission Statement:

To deliver the highest quality project that exceeds the expectations of our partners while ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and professional development of our team members.

Values:

As Sanford Contractors team members we are:

• Guided by the Golden Rule
• Accountable
• Relationship focused
• Prepared
• Driven

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 bulldozers (CAT D5-D8)
• Operate bulldozer controls to regulate height and angle of the 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 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.
• 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

Benefits: At the heart of Sanford Contractors Inc. core principles, is the commitment to make a positive difference in the lives of our team members. Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K
• Short term disability
• Life insurance
• Company Paid Holidays and PTO (Paid time off)
• Direct Deposit

Required education: High school or equivalent

Required experience: Dozer Operator: 1+ years

Sanford Contractors is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer