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Tractor Driver

Lakewood Ranch, FL · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

Operate heavy equipment (bulldozer pulling roller choppers & backhoe). Operate tractor pulling ... Will transport equipment from one job to another using semi-trailer (CDL needed) approximately ...

Tractor Driver

Lakewood Ranch, FL · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

Operate heavy equipment (bulldozer pulling roller choppers & backhoe). Operate tractor pulling ... Will transport equipment from one job to another using semi-trailer (CDL needed) approximately ...

Tractor Driver

Lakewood Ranch, FL · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

Operate heavy equipment (bulldozer pulling roller choppers & backhoe). Operate tractor pulling ... Will transport equipment from one job to another using semi-trailer (CDL needed) approximately ...

Bulldozer - Grader Operator * Operates bulldozer or grader which is used to gouge out, level, and ... Rock / Articulated/Dump / Roll Off Truck Driver * Operates truck equipped with dump body to ...

Bulldozer - Grader Operator * Operates bulldozer or grader which is used to gouge out, level, and ... Rock / Articulated/Dump / Roll Off Truck Driver * Operates truck equipped with dump body to ...

Bulldozer - Grader Operator * Operates bulldozer or grader which is used to gouge out, level, and ... Rock / Articulated/Dump / Roll Off Truck Driver * Operates truck equipped with dump body to ...

Bulldozer - Grader Operator * Operates bulldozer or grader which is used to gouge out, level, and ... Rock / Articulated/Dump / Roll Off Truck Driver * Operates truck equipped with dump body to ...

Bulldozer - Grader Operator * Operates bulldozer or grader which is used to gouge out, level, and ... Rock / Articulated/Dump / Roll Off Truck Driver * Operates truck equipped with dump body to ...

Bulldozer - Grader Operator * Operates bulldozer or grader which is used to gouge out, level, and ... Rock / Articulated/Dump / Roll Off Truck Driver * Operates truck equipped with dump body to ...

Bulldozer - Grader Operator * Operates bulldozer or grader which is used to gouge out, level, and ... Rock / Articulated/Dump / Roll Off Truck Driver * Operates truck equipped with dump body to ...

Bulldozer - Grader Operator * Operates bulldozer or grader which is used to gouge out, level, and ... Rock / Articulated/Dump / Roll Off Truck Driver * Operates truck equipped with dump body to ...

Bulldozer - Grader Operator * Operates bulldozer or grader which is used to gouge out, level, and ... Rock / Articulated/Dump / Roll Off Truck Driver * Operates truck equipped with dump body to ...

A CDL is preferred. Minimum 1-3 years' experience operating heavy equipment including: front-end loader , bulldozer, excavator, heavy forklift, cranes, CDL Class B trucks. Ability to safely lift 50 ...

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How much do bulldozer driver jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for bulldozer driver in the United States is $23.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by bulldozer drivers on construction sites?

Bulldozer drivers often encounter challenges such as working in varying weather conditions, navigating uneven or unstable terrain, and coordinating with other heavy equipment operators to ensure safety. Managing tight project deadlines while maintaining precision and adhering to safety regulations can also be demanding. Effective communication with site supervisors and team members is essential to avoid hazards and ensure the efficient progress of earthmoving tasks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Bulldozer Driver, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Bulldozer Driver, you need strong mechanical aptitude, spatial awareness, and a valid heavy equipment operator license or certification. Familiarity with operating bulldozers, GPS grading systems, and routine maintenance tools is typically required. Attention to safety, effective communication, and reliability are important soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities ensure safe, precise, and efficient operation of heavy machinery on construction sites, minimizing risks and project delays.

What is the difference between Bulldozer Driver vs Excavator Operator?

AspectBulldozer DriverExcavator Operator
CredentialsCommercial driver's license, equipment-specific trainingOperator certification, equipment-specific training
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, road building, land clearingConstruction sites, excavation, trenching
Industry UsageHeavy earthmoving, grading, land clearingDigging, trenching, material handling

Both Bulldozer Drivers and Excavator Operators require specialized training and certifications. Bulldozer Drivers typically work in land clearing and grading, while Excavator Operators focus on digging and trenching. Although their roles differ, they often collaborate on construction projects, making their skills complementary.

What are Bulldozer Drivers?

Bulldozer drivers, also known as bulldozer operators, are skilled workers who operate heavy machinery called bulldozers. They use these machines to move earth, clear land, grade surfaces, and perform other tasks on construction, mining, or roadwork sites. Bulldozer drivers must have a good understanding of safety protocols, machinery maintenance, and site plans to ensure efficient and safe operation. They often work as part of a team and may be required to read blueprints or follow instructions from supervisors.
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Infographic showing various Bulldozer Driver job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 8% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 13% Physical, and 87% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $48,853 per year, or $23.5 per hour.

Heavy Equipment Operator - Haul Truck / Water Truck / Roller

SAIIA

Cartersville, GA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Overview

Saiia Construction Company LLC, a MasTec company, is currently hiring for experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to join our team in Cartersville, GA. 

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for, but not limited to operating heavy equipment including excavator, dozers, graders, dump trucks, front-end loaders, compactors, scrapers, and water trucks to move materials to and from designated areas, participate in required training and ensure all established safety rules, procedures, policies, OSHA and MSHA regulations are followed. 

Company Overview

Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet, over 500 employees, and experience working in 11 states, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale. As a MasTec Company, we are poised for continued growth and an exciting future!

MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our industrial expertise includes building products manufacturers, decarbonization, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants and mining. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. 

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. 


Responsibilities

Excavator Operation 

  • Operates excavator, which digs holes and trenches and removes and transports earth, gravel, and dumps soil, sand, ore, rock. gravel, and industrial byproducts, and other such materials in stockpiles or transport trucks. Starts engine, moves hand and foot levers to control hydraulic shovel or other attachments. Uses bucket to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth, and width, remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks. May need to understand and utilize GPS grade technology on this type of machine.  

Bulldozer - Grader Operator 

  • Operates bulldozer or grader which is used to gouge out, level, and distribute soil, sand, ore, rock, gravel, industrial byproducts, and other such materials. Also used to push or clear trees and rocks which is preparatory to diverse types of constructing projects. On occasion fastens attachments to bulldozer or grader with clevis or wedge-pin hitches. Moves levers and depresses pedals to maneuver bulldozer or grader and raise, lower, and tilt the blade and diverse types of attachments to clear right of way. Feels levers and listens for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut. Operates bulldozer or grader in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified or designed grade or elevation. May need to understand and utilize GPS grade technology on this type of machine.  

Rock / Articulated/Dump / Roll Off Truck Driver 

  • Operates truck equipped with dump body to transport and dump loose materials, such as sand, soil, rock, gravel, coal, ore, industrial byproducts, and other such materials. Pulls levers or turns crank to tilt body and dump contents. Move hand and foot controls to move truck forward and backward to loosen and dump material adhering to dump bed body. May be designated according to type of material hauled, type of truck driven, and whether for on road or off-highway projects. 

Scraper / Tractor Operator 
  • Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on pan or bowl, to adjust depth of cut, to raise and close filled pan or bowl for hauling, and to spread or dump earth. Connects hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachment. Moves levers to control tool bars, carriers, and disks.  

Water Truck Driver 

  • Operates a truck to transport water for construction projects, filling and transporting potable water to crews working at job sites and driving a truck equipped with sprinkling attachment to spray water on roadways to control dust. Requires the ability to make inspections, oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to the Water Truck, and lift/move transported materials as needed. 


Qualifications
  • Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, MSHA and other related state and federal regulations. 

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

  • Ability to use email, smart phone, tablet, or computer to manage company information and documents. 

  • Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.  

  • Must be able to maintain acceptable attendance standards per employee handbook. 

  • Approach and complete work in a meticulous, thorough, and timely manner. 

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

  • Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.: Occasionally 
  • Lift/Carry 10-50 lbs.: Occasionally 
  • Reach Above: Occasionally
  • Bend/Stoop: Occasionally
  • Use Hands for Manipulations: Continuously
  • Vision Abilities: Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Hearing Abilities:  Must be able to hear equipment and facility signals, horns and alarms; radio, and phone communications.

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

  • Compensation $18 - $23 / hour, commensurate with experience
  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, MSHA and other related state and federal regulations. 

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

  • Ability to use email, smart phone, tablet, or computer to manage company information and documents. 

  • Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.  

  • Must be able to maintain acceptable attendance standards per employee handbook. 

  • Approach and complete work in a meticulous, thorough, and timely manner. 

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

  • Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.: Occasionally 
  • Lift/Carry 10-50 lbs.: Occasionally 
  • Reach Above: Occasionally
  • Bend/Stoop: Occasionally
  • Use Hands for Manipulations: Continuously
  • Vision Abilities: Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Hearing Abilities:  Must be able to hear equipment and facility signals, horns and alarms; radio, and phone communications.

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

  • Compensation $18 - $23 / hour, commensurate with experience
  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

#LI-EH1

#LI-Onsite

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