Dozer Operator

Granite Construction

GPS Dozer Operator operating equipment for leveling and distributing earth at construction sites. Working with preparation tasks for roads and buildings in a heavy civil contractor environment.

Posted 7/26/2026full-timeHoney Grove • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating heavy machinery, including tractors and bulldozers, with a focus on land preparation and earth distribution. Possesses strong physical capabilities and safety awareness to perform tasks effectively and meet construction standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Tractor OperationBulldozer OperationHydraulic Hose ConnectionEngineering Drawing InterpretationSafety Practices

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Hard Skills

Earth GougingLand LevelingAttachment FasteningDistance JudgingSlope Judging

Soft Skills

Following InstructionsPhysical Stamina

Tools & Technologies

Concave BladeClevis HitchWedge-Pin Hitch

Certifications & Qualifications

Proper CertificationApprenticeship Completion

Industry Keywords

ConstructionHeavy Machinery OperationLand Preparation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operates tractor equipped with a concave blade for gouging out, leveling, and distributing earth
Pushes trees and rocks from land preparatory to construction
Fastens attachments to tractor with clevis or wedge-pin hitches
Connects hydraulic hoses to provide power for controlling the attachment
Drives bulldozer in successive passes over terrain to specified grade
May grease, oil, and repair tractor

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Proper certification required
Completion of an apprenticeship program required
Appropriate training and experience required
Ability to read engineering drawing
Practice good safety habits
Ability to follow instructions and meet set standards
Judge distances and slopes accurately
Physical ability to stoop, bend, and crouch
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and frequently carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Drug-Free Workplace
Equal Opportunity Employer
Safety program
Professional development opportunities