Omaha, NE - Dozer​/Motor Grader Operator

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Division 4 - Water, Sewer, Storm Drain

Description

General Excavating is searching for a qualified Dozer / Motor Grader Operator responsible for operating various excavation equipment as specified by supervisor. The qualified candidate works on construction projects in an equipment operator capacity, however, will also serve in a utility (laborer) capacity, as needed.

• Assist in the loading / unloading of equipment and supplies needed for daily work assignments and properly securing work area.
• Excavates trenches for and around new and existing utilities, observing safety rules, often with workers in trench.
• Checks slopes using instruments such as lasers, grade rods or transit level.
• Ensures work is completed to specification by observing grade stakes, material levels, hand signals and other markers. .
• Assists in aligning pipes during pipeline construction for water, storm and sanitary sewer.
• Grades and level trench bases, using tamping machine and hand tools.
• Connect pipes and seals joints using glue, cement, gaskets and / or flanges.
• Effectively completes excavation and related tasks such as back filling excavations and breaking concrete or rock using appropriate equipment.
• Covers pipes using equipment and shovels with earth material / aggregates.
• Operates motor grader to cut, spread, and finish-grade subgrade, aggregate base, and roadway surfaces to plan elevations, crown, and cross-slope.
• Operates dozer to strip topsoil, clear and grub sites, and push, spread, and rough-grade cut and fill material.
• Places and spreads fill in specified lift thicknesses to achieve required compaction, coordinating with compaction equipment operators and testing personnel.
• Shapes and maintains ditches, slopes, embankments, building pads, and drainage features to design grade.
• Reads and follows grade stakes, cut/fill sheets, and plans; operates equipment with GPS/machine control systems when equipped.
• Constructs and maintains haul roads and work areas to keep equipment traffic moving safely and efficiently.
• Maintains awareness of slopes, soft ground, blind spots, haul trucks, and ground personnel to prevent rollovers and struck-by incidents.
• Performs daily inspection and ensures that machine is in safe, proper working order including fluid checks and proper lubrication.
• Reports to foreman and shop when equipment needs maintenance and repair.
• Ability to safely identify utilities in the trench/bore path.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet) and able to perform work on uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite.
• Works closely with crew members using hand signals to coordinate work and ensure safety.
• Must excavate around utility lines with precision to avoid damage to lines and ensure safety of personnel in trench.
• Places and removes trench boxes safely.
• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination and stamina necessary to complete jobs with various conditions and terrains.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds and push / or pull 50-pound loads at a time.
• Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 40 and 60 pounds.
• Engage in continuous learning and training and provide mentorship to crew members to promote professional growth, technical proficiency, and a culture of safety and quality.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.…