Dozer Operator - 2 EA - Houston

Job ID: 527277

Texas Materials, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas.

Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset.

We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being.

When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

Position Summary

Texas Materials is seeking two experienced and safety-oriented Dozer Operators to join our construction team.

The Dozer Operator is responsible for safely operating bulldozers and related heavy equipment to perform site preparation, grading, earthmoving, roadway construction, and land development activities.

The successful candidate will support project operations by maintaining proper grades, ensuring quality workmanship, and adhering to all safety and environmental standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Operate bulldozers safely and efficiently in support of earthwork, grading, site development, roadway construction, and other heavy civil projects.


* Perform rough and finish grading according to project plans, specifications, and grade stakes.


* Push, spread, level, and move soil, aggregate, and other construction materials.


* Assist with land clearing, site preparation, embankment construction, and roadway development.


* Read and interpret construction plans, grade stakes, and directions from supervisors and grade shooters.


* Work closely with equipment operators, laborers, foremen, and project management to meet production goals.


* Identify and avoid underground utilities, overhead hazards, and other potential job site risks.


* Conduct daily equipment inspections and complete required inspection reports.


* Monitor equipment performance and promptly report mechanical issues or maintenance needs.


* Maintain equipment cleanliness and perform routine preventative maintenance.


* Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and environmental requirements.


* Assist with other construction-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education


* High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience


* Minimum of 2 years of experience operating a dozer in construction, earthwork, road building, site development, or heavy civil projects preferred.


* Experience performing finish grading and working from survey stakes or GPS machine control systems is preferred.


* Experience operating additional heavy equipment is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


* Knowledge of safe dozer operating procedures and heavy equipment practices.


* Ability to perform both rough and finish grading operations.


* Ability to understand and follow construction plans, grade stakes, and project specifications.


* Familiarity with GPS machine control systems is pref...