Required Education:
- High school diploma or GED
Preferred Education:
- Strong understanding of site safety regulations
Required Experience:
- 2-5 years of experience as a heavy equipment operator
- Experience in operating bulldozers for land clearing, moving, and grading
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to sit for long periods and work in all weather conditions
- Capability to climb in and out of machinery
- Proficiency in following instructions from supervisors
- Competence in reading, interpreting, and following GPS-guided, onboard systems for precise earthmoving
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to perform manual labor, including lifting 50+ lbs
- Experience in operating other heavy equipment such as backhoes and loaders
- Knowledge or experience with GPS-controlled dozer systems, which is highly advantageous in modern construction settings