Job Summary:
Operate heavy, material-moving construction equipment to excavate, prepare, maintain and/or repair civil and heavy highway - related projects. Perform manual labor as assigned. This hourly, non-exempt position will function for short periods of time independently or with minimal supervision.
Essential Functions:
* Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage, unwanted impact to the environment, or loss of life.
* Meet performance and technical standards required to qualify for Level 2 position.
* Safely operate heavy equipment in and among live traffic.
* Wear personal protective equipment.
* Perform daily safety and maintenance checks/procedures per operator's manual.
* Pass an oral test on Operator's Manual for respective equipment.
* Read the three views of a blueprint.
* Read grade stakes.
* Use a lock level.
* Assist Driver - Lowboy with approved loading and tie-down procedure. 
* Complete required paperwork including Operator's Daily Report.
* Proactively and diplomatically communicate with Equipment Manager, Shop Superintendent, Leader, customers and peers concerning equipment and job-related problems.
* Perform manual labor such as digging or shoveling, assisting with placement of pipe and material, or other manual labor duties as assigned.
* 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.
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.
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.
Qualifications: 
* Must have a valid driver's license for the state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers. 
* Must be prompt, reliable, and dependable with work schedule.
Education: 
* Prefer high school graduate or equivalent.
* Prefer certificate or degree in heavy equipment operation or related field.
Experience: 
* Prefer one year of experience operating heavy equipment. 
Training Requirements:
* MSHA (if applicable)
*Safeland Training (if applicable)
Physical Requirements:
* Constant (67%-100%)Ability to work in field environment with exposure to dust, exhaust fumes, noise, and vibration. 
* Constant (67%-100%)Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. 
* Constant (67%-100%)Ability to physically 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.
* Constant (67%-100%)Ability to wear required personal protective equipment. 
*Constant (67%-100%) Ability to work in extreme hot and cold and adverse weather conditions. 
* Constant (67%-100%) Ability to work and walk on uneven terrain. 
* Constant (67%-100%)Ability to bend, sit, stoop, and stand for long periods of time in the outdoor weather. 
* Frequently (33%-67%) Ability to shovel. 
* Frequently (33%-67%) Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. 
* Frequently (33%-67%) Ability to work for prolonged periods with unscheduled breaks. 
* Occasionally (0%-33%)Ability to work unscheduled overtime hours.
This is a safety-sensitive position.