Fine Grade Dozer Operator

Fine Grade Dozer Operator Goodwin Recruiting - 4.0 Northridge, CA Job Details Full-time 13 days ago Benefits Fuel card Paid holidays Qualifications GPS Driver's License Blueprint reading Dozer Transportation infrastructure projects Working on construction projects Full Job Description A respected Southern California grading and excavation contractor is seeking a Fine Grade Dozer Operator to join their Operated Equipment Rental Division. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a family-owned company known for providing highly skilled operators and modern equipment to leading civil contractors throughout the region. This is a union position with year-round project opportunities throughout Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.

Fine Grade Dozer Operator Benefits:

Extremely Competitive Pay Health & Welfare Pension Vacation/Holiday Pay Over-scale pay available Annual safety incentive program eligibility Company-provided pickup truck Fuel card for remote job sites Work with a modern, well-maintained fleet of equipment Consistent year-round work (weather permitting) Opportunity to join Operating Engineers Local 12 if not already a member

Fine Grade Dozer Operator Responsibilities:

Operate Cat D5K, D6T, and D8T dozers on active job sites Perform precision fine grading for residential housing tract pads Execute finish grade work on roads, highways, and civil infrastructure projects Utilize Trimble GPS grade control systems for accurate grading Work efficiently with slope boards and grade checking processes Read and interpret grading plans, blueprints, and site layouts Maintain tight grade tolerances and high finish standards Communicate professionally with foremen, superintendents, and grade checkers on-site Obtain client signatures on daily rental tickets Submit signed dailies and weekly timesheets per company procedures Represent the company professionally while operating on client job sites

Fine Grade Dozer Operator Requirements & Qualifications:

Must have proven experience operating Cat D5K, D6T, and D8T dozers Strong experience performing finish grading on residential tract pads Experience with fine grading on roads, highways, and civil infrastructure projects Proficiency using Trimble GPS grade control systems Experience working with slope boards Ability to read grading plans and construction blueprints Ability to maintain tight grading tolerances and quality finish standards Strong communication and coordination skills on active job sites Ability to work independently and manage daily responsibilities Valid California driver's license in good standing Ability to work occasional night shifts when required

Fine Grade Dozer Operator Preferred Background & Skills:

10+ Years experience working with grading contractors on large residential developments Prior work on Southern California civil infrastructure projects Familiarity with GPS machine control systems beyond Trimble Previous union experience with Operating Engineers Local 12 Strong reputation for precision grading and jobsite professionalism