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Dozer Operator - Cinderlite Aggregates

Granite Construction

Carson City, Nevada

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Bulldozer, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Equipment Operation, Conveyor Systems, Crushing, Crushing and Screening, Driver's License, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, High School Diploma, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Material Moving, Mine Operations, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Operational Support, Production Support, Quarrying, Regulations, Rock Crusher, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player
LOCATION
Carson City, Nevada
POSTED
4 days ago
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General Summary

We are looking for a highly experienced Quarry Dozer Operator to support daily production activities in an aggregate mining environment. This role requires precision equipment operation, strong awareness of site safety, and the ability to work efficiently around crushers, haul trucks, and other heavy machinery. The ideal candidate has a solid background in quarry operations and understands material handling and stockpiling.

Essential Job Accountabilities
  • Operate bulldozers to move raw materials, maintain stockpiles, and support loading operations.
  • Build, maintain, and reclaim stockpiles to ensure consistent material flow to crushers and conveyors.
  • Assist with stripping overburden and site development as needed.
  • Work closely with plant operators and supervisors to meet daily production targets.
  • Perform pre- and post-operation equipment inspections and basic maintenance such as greasing and fueling equipment.
  • Monitor ground conditions and adjust operations to prevent hazards such as slides or uneven surfaces.
  • Follow all MSHA/company safety regulations and participate in safety meetings.

Education
  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Certification
  • Valid Driver's License

Work Experience
  • 3-5+ years of experience operating dozers in a quarry, mining, or heavy civil environment.
  • Strong understanding of quarry operations, material types, and production flow
  • Experience working around crushers, screens, and conveyor systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Workers should be able to:
  • Excellent equipment control and precision grading ability.
  • Practice good safety habits
  • Work in dusty or dirty surroundings
  • Follow instructions and meet set standards
  • Judge distances and slopes accurately
  • Make decisions based on verifiable standards.
  • Reliability and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.

Physically, workers must be able to:
  • Stoop, bend, and crouch
  • Use hands, arms, and legs fully
  • See well (either naturally or with correction)
  • Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Age

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