Heavy Equipment Operator GPS Dozer & Excavator

This full‑time position is responsible for operating several types of construction equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, loaders, and rollers to excavate, move, grade, and load material. The candidate must be willing to travel between sites as needed; primary location will be Niederwald, TX.

• 2+ years of experience in construction
• Job Knowledge
• Ability to attain certifications as required
• Fit for Duty

• Proficient in safe operation of CAT bulldozers (CAT D5‑D8) and CAT excavators (CAT 320‑349)
• Experience with construction GPS systems such as Trimble and Top Con is a plus
• Operate excavators to safely and efficiently load on‑road and off‑road trucks
• Operate bulldozer controls to regulate height and angle of the blade and lower ripper to loosen packed soil to permit grading
• Feel levers and listen to equipment sounds to determine depth of the cut
• Operate bulldozer in successive passes over construction surface to raise and lower terrain to specified grade, following markings on grade stakes, hand signals or GPS controls
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations
• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and calling for repairs
• Update job knowledge by participating in training opportunities
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects
• Prepare equipment by conducting operator inspections and performing preventive maintenance checks
• Prepare work by studying and clarifying instructions and diagrams, calculating requirements, and gathering supplies
• Accomplish work by operating equipment, observing varying conditions, adjusting equipment controls, and understanding and applying grade
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, position or move loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members
• Accomplish operations and organization mission by completing related results as needed

Sequoia Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against applicants for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, or because he or she is a protected veteran.

We are a Drug Free Workplace Employer, and all employees in a safety sensitive position are subject to new‑hire and random drug testing. We utilize the E‑Verify program to electronically verify the employment eligibility of potential employees. Background checks are performed at the time of hire (criminal convictions are not an automatic ban from employment).