Finish Grade Dozer Operator
Company: Sunset Valley Construction
Location: Ellington
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
About Sunset Valley Construction We are an excavation contractor
that lays the groundwork to develop and maintain the societal
infrastructure that helps sustain everyday life as we know it. How
you’ll get to help us do that Lead the grading, moving, and shaping
of earth for heavy civil, sitework, highway, and utility jobs.
Prepare land for essential infrastructure, enabling transportation,
and providing access to vital services. What you’ll get to do
Leverage your equipment operation skills and knowledge of heavy
civil excavation to plan the sequence and flow of sitework for new
schools, apartment buildings, roads, subdivisions, infrastructure
rebuilds, and warehouses Optimize productivity and revenue through
proactive planning using your in-depth knowledge of materials and
costs, grades, elevations, compaction, safety, and trucking Guide
and support the ground crew, helping them master best practices and
create a positive, encouraging atmosphere that enhances morale and
fosters individual development. Use the latest GPS technology, but
always remember the value of string lines and lasers Work on
projects ranging up to $10M Remain local, working in the greater
Hartford area (within 1 hour of Ellington) Work alongside a
highly-skilled team committed to keeping you safe and helping you
succeed and grow What you bring to the role You have 5 years of
dozer and skid steer grading experience You know when GPS is
awesome and when its not You've got an incredible eye for
grading—like, you just know exactly what needs to be done, how, and
in what order to get the job done fast, right, and smooth. It's no
surprise that projects with you on the team end up being more
productive and even more profitable. You’ve got this natural
leadership vibe that everyone gravitates toward. It's not just that
you know how to get things done—it's the way you bring people
together, mentoring in a way that makes everyone feel supported and
part of something bigger. You're confident, but humble enough to
know that there is always room to grow and are not afraid to admit
your mistakes (they happen!) You value the importance of keeping a
cool head when things get tough What’s in it for you 2 pre-paid
Southwest plane tickets anywhere in the USA once a year Mentorship
and unlimited training (hands-on and digital) Personal use of SVC
equipment at any time (as long as it doesn’t interfere with work
schedules) A family-first company with generous accrued PTO Health,
Dental, and Vision insurance after 3 months. 75% paid for all
employees and immediate family 401K plan with a 3% company match
after 3 months We are an equal opportunity employer and do not
discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other
protected status. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity,
and inclusion within our workplace and creating an environment
where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We
comply with all applicable laws governing EEO and affirmative
action and ensure that all employment decisions are made solely
based on job-related qualifications and merit.
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