Finish Grade GPS Dozer Operator

<div>Thalle Construction Co., Inc. is pleased to announce a career opportunity for a Finish Grade GPS Dozer Operator on the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) A-2 Reservoir in Palm Beach County, Florida. This project marks the largest contract in the Jacksonville District&rsquo;s history, valued at $2.87 billion. Thalle will oversee the construction of a 17.75-mile embankment dam and associated structures. This project offers potential Project Team members a valuable opportunity to broaden their professional experience and advance their careers throughout its duration. The CEPP plays a vital role in Everglades restoration, aiming to enhance ecosystem health, improve water storage, and increase resilience to climate change.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><p>Thalle, established in 1947, is a heavy civil construction company with a corporate office located in Hillsborough, NC and a regional office in Alvarado, Texas.&nbsp; Thalle currently has active heavy civil construction projects spanning from New York to South Florida to Texas and continuing to expand our geographical footprint.&nbsp; Our diverse and expansive project scope of heavy civil infrastructure projects incorporates all degrees of civil construction that includes but is not limited to; Conventional Concrete, Roller Compacted Concrete and Earthen Dams, Navigational Waterway Locks, Reservoirs, Large Diameter Underground Utilities, Treatment Facilities, Landfills, Site Work, Mass Soil &amp; Rock Excavation, Coal Ash Closures, DOT Highway &amp; Bridge Construction, and on demand emergency services, etc.</p><p>We are a proud representative of The Tully Group (Tully) who was established in 1921 and developed into one of the nation&rsquo;s largest privately held, family-owned construction firms.&nbsp; Tully&rsquo;s corporate office, located in New York City, has provided an opportunity to develop and sustain a long history of heavy civil projects in the Metro New York Area and New Jersey.&nbsp; Visit www.tullygroup.us for more information.</p><p>Safety is our TOP priority!&nbsp; Thalle offers a competitive salary package with a full range of benefits, including Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, generous PTO, paid company holidays, Life Insurance, and 401K with a company match, and more!&nbsp; Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.</p><p>Thalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify, and Drug Free Workplace.</p><p><strong>Location</strong><strong>:</strong>&nbsp; South Bay, FL</p><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> &nbsp;Finish Grade GPS Dozer Operator</p><p><strong>Pay:&nbsp;</strong><em>C</em><em>ompetitive compensation package based on experience.</em></p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Operate GPS-equipped bulldozers to perform finish grading of subgrades, embankments, roadways, and pads in accordance with project plans and specifications.</li><li>Accurately finish to grade on slopes, including cut and fill slopes, tie-ins, and transitions, while maintaining required tolerances.</li><li>Utilize GPS machine control systems to achieve precise grades, elevations, and cross-slopes.</li><li>Read and interpret construction plans, grade stakes, and digital models to ensure proper execution of work.</li><li>Perform grading operations efficiently while maintaining smooth finishes and proper drainage.</li><li>Follow all company safety policies, including taking specific action to avoid other workers, equipment, and potential obstructions.</li><li>Operate equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and site-specific instructions.</li><li>Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or repair needs to supervision.</li><li>Maintain awareness of surrounding personnel, equipment, utilities, and site conditions at all times.</li><li>Assist with rough grading, backfilling, and other earthwork activities as directed.</li><li>Be capable and willing to perform general manual labor when not actively operating equipment.</li><li>Maintain clean and orderly work areas and contribute to overall jobsite housekeeping.</li><li>Conduct all work with 100% integrity, professionalism, and commitment to safety and quality.</li></ul><p><strong>Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent.</li><li>Minimum 5 years of experience operating bulldozers on heavy civil or infrastructure projects, with demonstrated finish-grade experience.</li><li>Proven ability to finish to grade and maintain slopes using GPS-controlled dozers.</li><li>Experience operating GPS systems such as Trimble, Topcon, or equivalent preferred.</li><li>Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, grade stakes, and digital terrain models.</li><li>Ability to receive and follow written and oral instructions.</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, grade checkers, and field personnel.</li><li>Strong commitment to contributing to a culture of safety, quality workmanship, and teamwork.</li></ul><p><strong>Physical Requirements:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.</li><li>Work long shifts with non-standard break times.</li><li>Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.</li><li>Must have good hand-eye coordination, quick reaction times.</li><li>Able to work in confined or enclosed spaces</li><li>Able to sit for long periods of time.</li><li>Able to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and safety-toed boots.</li><li>Able to walk moderate distances to reach work area (1/2 mile or more).</li><li>Able to Enter the cab of a vehicle that is 3.5 feet (or more) off the ground.</li><li>Able to sit in the operator&rsquo;s seat of equipment and safely reach all pedals, switches, levers, buttons, etc. required to safely operate the equipment (if authorized for that piece of equipment).</li><li>Capable of sitting in the operator&rsquo;s seat of equipment and have an adequate field of vision of all instruments, gauges, warning lights, as well as an acceptable field of vision out of the windows and/or mirrors (if authorized for that piece of equipment).</li><li>Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards</li><li>Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.</li></ul>