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
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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)
