Dozer Operator - Columbia, United States - United Infrastructure Gro

Description

United Infrastructure Group continues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the southeast with a 100+ year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees to work in a professional family environment.

UIG is committed to developing the best workforce possible by constantly recruiting, training, and promoting construction industry professionals throughout our organization.

A Dozer Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Dozer.

The Dozer Operator levels and scoops soil and controls the direction and angle of the equipment to move rocks and debris.

Our comprehensive benefits package is custom designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits :

Highly Competitive Salaries

Generous Performance Bonuses

Robust Subsistence Allowances

Comprehensive Health Plans with Medical, Dental, and Vision

Strong 401k Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions

Significant Paid Time Off

Life and Disability Insurance

Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance

Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.


Key Duties:
Proper daily maintenance including lubrication

Operate the dozer in a safe and appropriate manner

Understand, interpret and follow directions from foreman and superintendents

Keep equipment clean and well maintained

Notify supervisor if equipment needs repair

Tire pressure checks

Monitor all engine gauges

Interacts with construction general laborers and/or crew members who are facilitating alignment, movement, and adjustment of the equipment to complete conformation of grade specifications for the construction project.

Turn valves to control air and water output of compressors and pumps.

Adjusts control wheels, handles and depresses pedals to drive machinery and control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers and swing booms

Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts

Other duties as assigned


Education and Experience:
A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.

Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.

Three (3) to Five (5) years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges.

Physical Demands:

Constant physical effort, including standing and sitting is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.

Employee must be able to stand and sit for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.

Frequently walk and climb on uneven surfaces of heavy equipment.

Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds and carry at least 30 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.

Manual dexterity to operate hand tools.

Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.

The Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.


Work Environment:
Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.

Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with road construction.

Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.

Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, gasoline, diesel fuel and asphalt concentrate at hot temperatures.

REQUIREMENTS:

ALL Applicants must be:
18 years of Age

Able to pass a Drug Test

Legally Eligible to Work in the US

Must have own transportation to and from jobsite every workday (driver's license preferred).

May be expected to travel where the project requires (multi-state opportunities).

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UIG IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER