Experienced Equipment Operator

Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (GOH) seeks experienced equipment operators. Operators handle heavy, material‑moving construction equipment to excavate, prepare, maintain, and repair civil and highway‑related projects. Additional duties include:

• Safely operate heavy equipment in and among live traffic and in a safe and effective manner.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks, procedures, and 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, and assist with placement of pipe and material.
• 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 (night shift, Saturdays, occasionally Sundays).
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
• This is a safety‑sensitive position.

• 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.

• 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.

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

Experience:

Applicants may be considered for equipment operator 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on relevant experience.

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

• 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.

GOH is an equal opportunity employer.