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Blade Construction LLC
Dozer Operator GPS
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What they do
An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$53,735 / year median in Alabama
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Dozer Operator - Move Dirt with Precision for
Blade Construction Job Overview:
Company:
Blade Construction Salary/Pay Rate:
$25-$28 per hourLocation:
Baldwin County, AL Job/Employment Type:
Full-Time Schedule:
50+ hours per weekMandatory Licenses & Certifications:
None Required The Opportunity:
You will play a pivotal role in executing critical shoreline infrastructure, dredging, and earthwork projects across the Gulf Coast. Operating top-tier, GPS-equipped heavy machinery, you will directly shape project outcomes while ensuring maximum accuracy and jobsite efficiency. This role offers stable, long-term employment and clear pathways to field leadership within a dynamic marine and heavy civil construction team. How You Will Make anImpact:
Operate a GPS-equipped Komatsu D71 dozer to execute earthwork according to project plans and site specifications. Achieve precise finish and rough grading to maintain required grades, slopes, and elevations. Conduct rigorous daily equipment inspections to identify maintenance needs and maintain peak operational safety. Collaborate with field supervisors and site personnel to keep project milestones on schedule. Step up as a field leader by guiding crew members when operational demands require. Maintain continuous situational awareness in active, fast-paced civil construction environments.Required Qualifications & Experience:
Proven professional experience operating dozers within a construction environment. Hands-on experience operating a Komatsu D71 dozer equipped with GPS technology. Comprehensive understanding of grading, elevations, slopes, and earthwork techniques. Ability to reliably commit to working an average of 50+ hours per week. Unwavering commitment to jobsite safety procedures and surrounding crew awareness.Preferred Qualifications & Experience:
Background in assisting or leading field crews on job sites. Advanced finish-grading skills on large-scale civil earthwork projects. Demonstrated ability to read plans and independently follow GPS data with minimal oversight.Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive wage of $25-$28 per hour based on skill and leadership capability. Consistent schedule averaging 50+ hours per week. Overtime opportunities dependent on project schedules and workload.About Us:
Blade Construction LLC is a family-owned Marine and Heavy Civil Construction company based in Baldwin County, AL. Specializing in shoreline infrastructure, dredging, stormwater, and bulkhead installation, we serve government and federal clients across the Gulf Coast. We provide long-term, stable opportunities for skilled tradespeople who want to build meaningful coastal infrastructure. Blade Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.Benefits
- Dental Insurance