Heavy Equipment Operator

Extraordinary commitment runs deep at Zachry. Here, dedicated men and women have the opportunity to work on challenging projects alongside those who value innovation and support team efforts in all our endeavors. We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Our core values are at the center of every decision we make:

Every Person Matters

Together We Can Do Great Things

This Is More Than a Job

Job Summary

The Dozer Operatorwill operate the tractor and blade to level the soil, move rock and debris to other locations on the job site, and scoop out the soil.

Essential Functions

• Equipment operation under the direction of the supervisor
• Follow all required company and general safety rules, policies, and guidelines
• Level the soil, move rock and debris to other locations on the job site, and scoop out soil
• Perform excavation of lime, flex base, and general sub-grade operations
• Recognize hazardous conditions and report to the supervisor
• Work days, nights, and weekends as required
• Communicate with others using verbal and non-verbal hand signals while operating equipment
• Perform other construction-related duties as assigned by the supervisor

This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this position. The job summary is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3 plus years' dozer experience on heavy highway road construction projects
• Previous experience with grade control systems preferred
• Knowledge of finishing roadways
• Physical ability to perform assigned labor-related tasks (climbing ladders, climbing in and out of ditches, prolonged physical exertions, including standing. reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying)
• Physical ability to work in various conditions with exposure to weather elements
• Basic knowledge of operating hand and power tools (hammers, sledgehammers, pry bars, screwdrivers, etc.)
• Provide own hand tools, hammer, pouch, level, 8" crescent wrench, tape measure, etc., a plus
• Knowledge of how to properly read and understand construction plans, sketches, and blueprints
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends as needed

Benefits and EOE

Zachry offers an industry-leading benefits package for our employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• 401k, Paid leave, and Bonus Program
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
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Zachry Construction Corporation performs heavy civil and building work throughout the United States, and relocation is sometimes required for continuous employment opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Zachry Construction Corporation and its subsidiaries (Zachry) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zachry, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zachry mailing address or email address, directly to Zachry employees, or to Zachry's resume database will be considered Zachry property. Zachry will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zachry will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Zachry's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Zachry will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Zachry's Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Zachry employee is authorized to bind Zachry to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.