Big Creek Construction is currently looking to hire a Dozer Operator at the Cedar Creek Pit in the Groesbeck, TX
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Greases, oils, and performs minor repairs on machines, using grease gun, oil cans, and hand tools.
• Connects hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower or tilt attachment.
• Moves hand and foot levers to control hydraulic shovel.
• Drives equipment in successive passes over working area to achieve specified result, such as grad terrain or remove, dump, or spread earth and rock.
• Moves levers and depresses pedals to maneuver equipment and raise, lower, and tilt attachment to clear right-of-way.
• Uses shovel to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth and width, remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks.
• Fastens attachments to tractor with clevis or wedge pin hitches.
• Feels lever and listens for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
• Drives bulldozer in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following makings on grade stakes or hand signals.
• Must follow company policies and procedures to operate and work in a safe manner according to guidelines.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational school training or apprenticeship preferred.
• At least 1-year experience preferred.
REQUIREMENTS
• Must be able to work in heat, cold and other weather conditions and all terrains.
• Must be able to pull themselves up on dozer using 3 points of contact.
• Must be able to climb down from equipment using 3 points of contact.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, climb, bend, squat, kneel, twist and sit for periods of time.
• Must have exceptional manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Excellent vision or the use of prescribed lenses.
• Must be able to work prolonged periods of operating equipment
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Be able to work overtime when required
To apply go to www.bigcreekconstruction.com Click on the Positions Available Tab scroll down to position #78 and click on the apply now button.
EOE Minorites, Women and Veterans are encouraged to apply
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