Experienced Equipment Operator

About the role

Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (GOH), a leader in heavy highway construction since 1952, is seeking experienced equipment operators. GOH equipment operators operate heavy, material-moving construction equipment to excavate, prepare, maintain, and/or repair civil and heavy highway‑related projects.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment in and among live traffic and in a safe and effective manner.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks/procedures, as well as equipment lubrication.
• Wear personal protective equipment.
• Meet performance and technical standards.
• Comply with company quality control standards and procedures.
• Provide guidance and encouragement to promote teamwork that increases productivity and efficiency.
• Read grade stakes and use a lock level.
• Assist with approved loading and tie‑down procedure.
• Complete required paperwork including Operator's Daily Report.
• Perform manual labor such as digging or shoveling, assisting with placement of pipe and material, or other manual labor duties.
• Communicate with Equipment Manager, Shop Superintendent, Leader, customers and peers concerning equipment and job‑related problems.
• Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
• Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non‑traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays, and occasionally Sundays.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
• This is a safety‑sensitive position.

Requirements

• Constantly (67%-100%) work in field environment with exposure to dust, exhaust fumes, noise, and vibration.
• Constantly (67%-100%) lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Constantly (67%-100%) climb in and out of equipment safely and operate levers or pedals to make fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of control mechanisms.
• Constantly (67%-100%) wear required personal protective equipment.
• Constantly (67%-100%) work in extreme hot and cold and adverse weather conditions.
• Constantly (67%-100%) work and walk on uneven terrain.
• Constantly (67%-100%) bend, sit,