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About the job
Requirements
The candidate must be at least 18 years of age.
The candidate must be able to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 40 pounds.
The candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of experience running, maneuvering, driving, and navigating similar equipment.
The candidate must have a basic understanding of construction principles and procedures.
The candidate must be able to work independently or as an active member of a team.
Responsibilities
Safely and efficiently operate a GPS finish dozer to level and scoop soil and control the direction and angle of the equipment to move rocks and debris.
Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, and materials using trucks, crawler tractors, shovels, graders, and other related equipment.
Take action to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, including utility lines, other equipment, workers, and falling objects.
Perform equipment inspections to check fluid levels, start engines, and move throttles, switches, and levers.
Align the machine with reference stakes and guidelines, ground or position equipment, and follow hand signals from other workers.
Coordinate machine actions with other activities, including positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
Demonstrate understanding of linework and surface construction when operating a GPS bulldozer and operate the equipment freehand.
Follow all safety regulations and company policies and procedures.
Perform job tasks outdoors in inclement weather, heat, humidity, dust, and asphalt exposure.
Desired Qualifications
A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
Out-of-town travel and/or overtime may be required.
Dirt Crew GPS Finish Dozer Operator
Hughes Brothers Construction is now hiring! We are a heavy civil contractor specializing in large site infrastructure, underground utilities and roadway construction throughout Central Florida. HBC offers competitive pay, a robust benefits package and the chance to join a legacy built on hard work, trust and pride in every project!
GPS Finish Dozer Operators for a Dirt Crew are responsible for safely and efficiently operating the Dozer to level and scoop soil as well as control the direction and angle of the equipment to move rocks and debris.
Responsibilities:
Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment and materials using trucks, crawler tractors, shovels, graders and other related equipment.
Take action to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, workers and falling objects.
Perform equipment inspections to check for fluid levels, start engines, move throttles, switches and levers.
Align machine with reference stakes and guidelines, ground or position equipment, following hand signals of other workers.
Coordinate machine actions with other activities including positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from other crew members.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of linework and surface construction in a GPS bulldozer, as well as be able to ‘freehand’ operate as well.
Follow all safety regulations and company policies/procedures.
Perform job tasks in an outdoor setting which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity and exposure to dust and asphalt.
Desired Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years of age
Ability to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift to 40 pounds
Minimum 2 years’ experience running, maneuvering, driving and navigating similar equipment.
Basic understanding of construction principles and procedures
Ability to work independently or as an active member of a team
Out-of-town travel and/or overtime is a possibility
High school diploma or GED preferred
English and Spanish fluency a plus, but not required
Benefits:
Paid Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurances with employer contributions
401K with employer match
Long-Term Incentives
Submit your application by clicking on the "apply" button for the position desired. Walk-in applications are accepted at our main office in Wildwood, Florida.
Hughes Brothers Construction is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.