Operator Civil- Primoris Heavy Civil

Job Description:

Operate a bulldozer safely to cut ditches, slopes, grades, clear brush, shape, and dress slopes.

General Requirements:

• Practice safety rules.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Safe use of hand & power tools.
• Report to and assist immediate supervisor.
• Perform quality work as determined by project specifications.
• Accountable for all tools and materials at the end of your shift.
• Must work well as part of a team.

Functional Requirements:

• Operate bulldozer in a safe and efficient manner.
• Produce consistently high quality work.
• Perform all job function in a safe and responsible manner.
• Responsible for the preventative maintenance for the safe operation of the assigned equipment.
• Cut ditches, slopes, grades, clear brush, shape, and dress slopes and perform other earthmoving activities to specifications.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, equipment, workers, and falling objects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Standards:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in the heavy/civil construction industry.
• Thorough understanding of the operation of a bulldozer.
• Written pre-employment qualification test.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
• New Hire Orientation Quiz
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace.
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.).
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.).

Physical Requirements:

• Must comply with company’s drug and alcohol abuse policy.
• Must be able to pass physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, and as required by the company.
• Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.).
• Able to carry 50 lbs. of tool and/or materials. It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs. Check with your project supervisor or project safety director.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.)
• Must be clean shaven and able to work while wearing a respirator and other personal protective equipment, when required.

Work Environment:

• Location: industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shop
• Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site:

o Uneven ground level

o Obstructed pathways

o Work performed at low and/or high elevations

o Work performed in confined areas

• Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site:

o Predominately outdoor climate

o May be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather

o Excessive humidity, rain, etc.

o Various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.

o Potential exposure to chemical substances