Dozer Operator
- LocationKansas City, MO
- Work typeNot stated
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted3 November 2026
- SourceEmery Sapp's careers page (Workday)
Live checkFirst seen 2 days ago; still listed on Emery Sapp's careers page 3 h ago.
Posted beforeRoleFinder first saw this role on 26 September 2026, 38 days before this listing. Reposts are often real openings that took long to fill.
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- Experience2 to 3 years
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Emery Sapp & Sons is hiring an experienced Dozer Operator to join our Kansas City operations. This role will be supporting heavy civil construction projects including mass grading, road building, site development, and earthwork. The ideal candidate takes pride in precision work, job site safety, and teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Operate bulldozers (D6–D8 or similar) for:
- Rough and finish grading
- Site prep and earthmoving
- Roadway construction and embankments
- Read and interpret grade stakes, cut/fill plans, and project layouts
- Work closely with foremen, grade checkers, and other equipment operators
- Maintain proper slopes, grades, and elevations per project specs
- Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance
- Follow all ESS safety policies and OSHA standards
- Keep work areas clean, safe, and productive
- Assist with other equipment or labor tasks as needed
Qualifications
- 2-3 years of experience operating dozers in heavy civil construction
- Strong understanding of grade, slope, and elevation control
- Experience working around GPS or grade control systems (preferred)
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Reliable transportation to Kansas City job sites
- Strong safety mindset and attention to detail
- Experience with government contracts and compliance is a plus
Preferred Experience
- Heavy highway, roadwork, or mass excavation projects
- Experience working in team‑driven, fast‑paced environments
- Willingness to travel as projects require
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods while operating equipment
- Ability to climb on/off equipment multiple times per day
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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