Heavy Equipment Operator - GPS Dozer Operator

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Job Summary

Zachry Construction is seeking an experienced GPS Dozer Operator for our IH 10 Graytown Road project in Marion, TX.

Essential Functions

• 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 before designated work start time
• Attend daily safety and project coordination meetings
• Proficient in the safe operation of bulldozers
• Operate bulldozer controls to regulate the 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 the 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 the Pipe Foreman
• Restore post-construction work to its 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

This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position.

The job summary is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Required Skills & Experience

• At least 4 years of previous heavy equipment experience
• Physical ability to perform assigned tasks
• Physical ability to walk on uneven terrain
• Must be able to climb the equipment's ladder to reach the operator's seat
• General operator skills
• Basic knowledge of operating a Dozer
• Previous experience with grade control systems preferred; must be willing to learn
• Other heavy equipment experience preferred : excavator, backhoe, loader, dozer, etc.
• Knowledge of finishing roadways

Benefits and EOE

Zachry offers an industry-leading benefits package for our employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• 401k, Paid leave, and Bonus Program
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• For additional company information, please visit www.zachrycorp.com

Zachry Construction Corporation performs heavy civil work throughout the United States, and relocation is sometimes required for continuous employment opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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Zachry Federal will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zachry Federal will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.

Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Zachry's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening.

Zachry will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Zachry's Human Resources Representative or his / her designee.

No other Zachry employee is authorized to bind Zachry to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.

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