Dozer Operator – Heavy Civil

Granite Construction

. Operate a tractor equipped with a concave blade to gouge out, level, and distribute earth .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeOrlando • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating heavy machinery, including tractors and bulldozers, with a focus on safety and precision in terrain grading and land preparation. Proficient in mechanical maintenance and attachment operations to ensure optimal equipment performance.

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Tractor OperationBulldozer OperationHydraulic SystemsEngineering Drawing InterpretationSafety Practices

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Hard Skills

Earth LevelingAttachment FasteningMechanical RepairDistance JudgingCut Depth Estimation

Soft Skills

Decision MakingFollowing InstructionsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Concave BladeClevis HitchWedge-Pin HitchTool BarsCarriers

Certifications & Qualifications

Heavy Machinery CertificationCompletion of Apprenticeship Program

Industry Keywords

ConstructionLand PreparationSafety StandardsTerrain Grading

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate a tractor equipped with a concave blade to gouge out, level, and distribute earth
Push trees and rocks from land in preparation for constructing roads and buildings
Fasten attachments to tractors with clevis or wedge-pin hitches
Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shafts to provide attachment power
Operate levers, tool bars, carriers, and disks
Maneuver tractors and raise, lower, and tilt attachments to clear rights-of-way
Estimate cut depth by monitoring lever feel and engine stalling
Drive bulldozers in successive passes to achieve specified terrain grades
Grease, oil, and repair tractors as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience
Proper certification required
Completion of an apprenticeship program required
Appropriate training and experience required
Read engineering drawing
Practice good safety habits
Work in dusty or dirty surroundings
Follow instructions and meet set standards
Judge distances and slopes accurately
Make decisions based on verifiable standards
Stoop, bend, and crouch
Use hands, arms, and legs fully
See well (either naturally or with correction)
Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Drug-Free Workplace
Equal Opportunity Employer