Experienced Equipment Operator

About the role

Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (GOH), a leader in heavy highway construction since 1952, is seeking experienced equipment operators.

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.
• Maintain performance and technical standards.
• Provide guidance and encouragement to promote teamwork that increases productivity and efficiency.
• Read grade stakes and use a lock level.
• Absorb 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

• Must be prompt, reliable, and dependable.
• Must have a valid driver's license for the state in which you resided with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers.

Qualifications

• Prefer high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer certificate or degree in Heavy Equipment Operation or related field.
• Applicants may be considered for equipment operator 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on relevant experience.

Physical 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, stoop, and stand for long periods of time in the outdoor weather.
• Frequently (33%-67%) shovel and perform other manual labor.
• Frequently (33%-67%) sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Frequently (33%-67%) work for prolonged periods with unscheduled breaks.

Benefits

Competitive pay and a superlative DAY ONE benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, retirement, profit sharing, life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and more.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in this posting.