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Job Description
Job Summary The Dozer Operator is responsible for operating mobile equipment safely and efficiently.
Benefits At CalPortland, we're proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That's why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full-time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental, and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and a retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.
Responsibilities Performs thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections and accurately completes daily mobile equipment reports Addresses any housekeeping issues within the work area
Understands process flow of the plant and is diligent in producing a quality product
Adheres to all plant safety, MSHA/OSHA standards, and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures
Successfully completes and maintains Method 9 Emissions certification
Accurately completes and maintains reports and compliance records (maintenance, environmental, safety, & production)
Adjusts control wheels, handles and depresses pedals to drive machinery and control attachments
Operates dozers, loaders, excavators, haul trucks, skid steers, and bull dozers
Works as a team to help meet or exceed production
Performs other duties as assigned by manager
Education High school diploma/GEDRequirements/Qualifications Must be able to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team
Able to operate dozer at a safe pace, continuously for long periods of time
Able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment
Good verbal and written communication skills
Physical requirements: stand, walk, climb, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, drive, and lift up to 100 pounds
Able to work in wet and dry conditions as well as extreme heat or cold
Experience as a heavy equipment operator
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including overtime and weekend hours
Must be able to work in various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, dust, wet and dry areas
Working knowledge of operation and maintenance of crushers, wash plants, conveyors, material washers, and various other types of fixed and mobile equipment used in the aggregate industry
Familiarity with MSHA rules and regulations
Current MSHA training preferred
Experience welding and cutting preferred
Conditions of Employment Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.