Experienced Equipment Operator

About the role

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

Requirements

• Knowledge of OSHA safe trenching regulations.
• Utility installation.
• Heavy construction equipment operation.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Construction operations.
• Basic and routine construction drawings, blueprints, sketches, diagrams and specifications.
• Soils, aggregate fill materials, bases, proper mixing and compacting techniques.
• Quality control standards and procedures.
• Prefer knowledge of GPS/LPS for respective machine.

Skills

• Ability to recognize problems or errors at work site related to position.
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and detect problems with equipment.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Learn and follow GOH Company policies and procedures.
• Work with indirect supervision.

Qualifications

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

Education

• Prefer high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer certificate or degree in Heavy Equipment Operation or related field.

Experience

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.

Safety

This is a safety‑sensitive position.