Summary
Aertssen Machinery Services is hiring a Dozer Reclamation Operator for its earthmoving operations in the UAE. The operator will run bulldozers and spread, level, grade, and compact reclamation materials while following project specifications and safety requirements. Applicants must hold UAE Heavy Tractor/Heavy Machinery License No. 8 and have at least five years of bulldozer operating experience; land reclamation or coastal development experience is preferred.
The posting
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Dozer Reclamation Operator
Location: UAE
Type: Full-Time
Company Presentation
Aertssen Machinery Services is proudly part of the Aertssen Group, a family-owned company based in Belgium with over 60 years of history. Over the past 15 years, with our state-of-the-art machinery, we have established a reputable presence in the Middle East, with offices in UAE, Qatar and KSA. We operate in two divisions: Heavy Lifting & Earthmoving, ensuring the execution of a wide range of diverse projects on daily basis. Our advanced fleet of high-tech machinery, combined with our nine hundred specialized employees, empowers us to consistently deliver customer-centric service. Our employees are invaluable to us. After all, it's the synergy between our passionate team and our machinery that drives our daily excellence in everything we do.
At Aertssen Machinery Services, our mission is to live up to the promise made in our slogan every day: People, power, and passion to build on.
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Job Profile
We are seeking a skilled, safety-conscious, and experienced Dozer Reclamation Operator to join our earthmoving operations team in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have experience operating bulldozers in land reclamation, coastal development, dredging support, and large-scale earthmoving projects.
This role is essential in supporting reclamation activities by spreading, levelling, compacting, and grading fill materials while maintaining productivity, quality, and adherence to project specifications. The operator is expected to work safely in challenging ground conditions and comply with all company, client, and project QHSE requirements, including ADNOC standards where applicable.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate bulldozers safely and efficiently in reclamation, marine, and earthmoving projects.
- Spread, level, and grade reclamation materials such as sand, rock, and fill materials according to project specifications.
- Follow grade levels, survey markers, and instructions from supervisors to achieve required elevations and tolerances.
- Conduct daily pre-start inspections and routine equipment checks.
- Report equipment defects, abnormalities, and maintenance requirements promptly.
- Work efficiently in soft ground, coastal, and reclaimed land environments.
- Coordinate with excavator operators, surveyors, supervisors, truck drivers, and other site personnel.
- Maintain awareness of underground utilities, water edges, exclusion zones, and site hazards.
- Complete operational logs, checklists, and equipment records as required.
- Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and risk assessment activities.
- Maintain good housekeeping standards and a clean work environment.
- Comply with all company procedures, project requirements, and UAE health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Qualifications
- Must have UAE Heavy Tractor/Heavy machinery License number 8.
- Minimum 5 years of work experience operating bulldozers in civil construction, infrastructure, or earthmoving projects.
- Experience in land reclamation and coastal development projects is highly preferred.
- Ability to interpret grade references, site instructions, and operational procedures.
- GPS systems knowledge is an advantage.
- Proficient in basic English communication, including reading and understanding work instructions and safety requirements.
What we offer
We offer you the opportunity to join an internationally growing company. You will be part of our dynamic team and contribute to a wide range of challenging civil and earthmoving projects while benefiting from our continuous expansion and commitment to operational excellence.