Equipment Operator

At The Hatch Group we’re a family‑owned and operated company rooted in the construction industry, proudly building more than just projects — we’re building lasting relationships. With nearly 100 team members across our operations (depending on the season), we bring a culture of inclusion, empowerment, and community to everything we do.

Our team thrives in a group‑centered environment where collaboration and hard work go hand in hand. With the recent opening of a new Florida office, we now serve clients throughout the eastern United States while maintaining our family values at the core of our success.

• Follow site plans and the direction of the foreman to accomplish daily project tasks including removal of existing asphalt, grading sites, site layout, curb setting, and more.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and used in accordance with company health and safety regulations.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform regular safety checks on equipment.
• Coordinate with crew members and truck drivers, using hand signals or radios to ensure proper material removal and loading.
• Ensure equipment is properly positioned before turning it on and off or loading and unloading it.
• Perform other construction duties as needed.
• Promptly report all faults to the supervisor or foreman.
• Ensure sites are kept clean and safe.
• Attend meetings and refresher courses to ensure responsible equipment operation.
• Identify faults and troubleshoot equipment as required.

• Understanding of hydraulic systems, grade control technology, and machine maintenance.
• OSHA 10 (required)
• DOT Medical Card (required)
• Hoisting License (required)
• Driver’s License with clean record
• Prior experience operating equipment.
• 1 + year experience with asphalt.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow orders, especially under pressure.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines.
• A sound understanding of health and safety codes.
• A positive outlook and a willingness to learn.

• Hourly rate depends on experience: $30‑$40 per hour.
• Typical work schedule begins at 6 AM Monday through Friday.
• Occasional Saturdays required.
• Snow removal required during winter months.

Full‑time employees receive a healthy benefits package including health, life, and dental insurances. We match 401(k) contributions up to 4 %.

This is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We encourage qualified U.S. veterans to self‑identify.

Definition of a “disabled veteran”: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service who is entitled to compensation (or would be entitled to compensation if not for received retired pay) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.

Definition of a “recently separated veteran”: any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran’s discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

Definition of an “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran”: a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized.

Definition of an “Armed forces service medal veteran”: a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.