What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator-Bulldozer position at Gilchrist Construction Company?
Our progressive benefits package includes:
- Employer-Owned Medical Clinic
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Vacation Time Off
- Sick Leave
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- EOE/M/F/DISABLED/VETERAN
- ACT Work Keys NCRC Employer Advocate
WORK SCOPE:
The GCC Bulldozer Operator WS3 safely performs fundamental construction operations
Safely and proficiently places, cuts, and grades material to required section from reference stakes- Performs inspections of equipment, as needed, to ensure all components are in safe operating condition
- Meets and/or exceeds project safety, quality, efficiency, and profit goals for assigned work activities
- Works with field manager/team lead to ensure GCC has strong crews/teams and promotes and champions the company's vision to be the Leader in Safety, Quality, Innovation, and Efficiency
- Leads by example, always professional and aligned to company's values of Fair and Ethical Success. Possesses an excellent understanding of plan finish section, elevations, slopes, and grades
- Has the ability to work set up and work GPS and/or laser machine controls
- Operator certification from Caterpillar is preferred
- Is an approved company driver, and is willing to move from project to project on an as-needed basis. The GCC Bulldozer Operator WS3 will be a student and a teacher
- Seeks knowledge, with a culture of continual learning, though all available resources, including industry and professional associations
- Serves as a mentor and a coach to other team members. The GCC Bulldozer Operator WS 3 leads a field crew in the absence of the team leader
- Continually coaches and mentors project team members, providing them with the knowledge and confidence to excel and advance in their careers. Safely works on assignments that are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations
- Normally receives no instructions on routine work, general instructions on new assignments.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Outdoor
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Stand or walk for long periods; use arms and hands to reach for, handle and manipulate objects; lift and carry materials weighing 50 to 100 lbs.; climb up and down, carrying tools and equipment; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, and see (naturally or with correction). Ability to work in extreme weather conditions (heat and cold). See attached Physical Requirements Inventory.
EDUCATION GUIDELINES:
HS Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES:
3 year equipment operator experience. CAT Certification preferred.
KNOWLEDGE GUIDELINES:
Basic reading, writing, addition and subtraction skills. Ability to judge distances and slopes accurately; and make decisions based upon verifiable standards. Approved drivers must possess a current, valid US Class E Driver's License.
