Experienced Equipment Operator

Location: Grove City

EXPERIENCED EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

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. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

* 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.

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.

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 resided 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.

PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES, PAVING THE WAY.

What started as a small excavation company in State College, PA, has grown into an award-winning 1000-employee heavy highway construction enterprise operating over 21 quarries and 7 asphalt production facilities across most of Pennsylvania, and parts of Ohio, southern New York, and northern West Virginia. But the mission from 70 years ago remains the same: build, serve, and advance local communities.

One of the communities we serve is our employee community. We strongly believe our people are our…