Dozer Operator Kansas , MO, Kansas , MO Heavy Equipment Operator

Position: Dozer Operator Kansas City, MO, Kansas City, MO Heavy Equipment Operator
The Dozer Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and precise operation of bulldozers on civil construction projects. This role plays a critical part in site preparation, grading, and final surface finishing. A strong emphasis is placed on finish grading experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with survey, grading, and earthwork crews to meet project specifications.#

** Responsibilities
* ** Operate bulldozers to perform rough and finish grading for civil construction projects, including roads, pads, embankments, and drainage features
* Read and interpret grade stakes, blueprints, and site plans to achieve accurate elevations and slopes
* Perform fine grading to tight tolerances, ensuring smooth and consistent final surfaces
* Work closely with the supervisor, grade checkers, and other equipment operators to coordinate workflow and sequencing
* Maintain awareness of site conditions, underground utilities, and surrounding crews to ensure safe operations
* Conduct daily equipment inspections and perform minor maintenance (greasing, fluid checks, cleaning)
* Identify equipment issues and report mechanical concerns promptly
* Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and jobsite‑specific requirements
* Assist with other earthwork tasks as needed to support project schedules and team objectives#
** Qualifications
* ** Travel is required
* Proven experience operating bulldozers in civil construction environments
* Demonstrated finish grading experience (this is critical for the role)
* Strong understanding of grading techniques, slopes, and elevation control
* Ability to read and understand grade stakes, plans, and basic survey markings
* Solid safety awareness and a track record of safe equipment operation
* Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
* Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on uneven terrain.#
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Experience on large‑scale civil, roadway, or heavy highway projects
* GPS machine control experience (Topcon, Trimble, or similar), if applicable
* CDL or ability to obtain one (if required by the company)
* Familiarity working alongside scrapers, excavators, and motor graders
* Willingness to assist other crews when dozer work is limited

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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