GPS Trackhoe Operator

Barnhill Contracting•Raeford, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Barnhill Contracting Company is seeking a skilled GPS Trackhoe Operator to join their team. The company prides itself on its values, principles, and vision, emphasizing the power of people and treating others with respect. They are a growing contractor in the Southeast, known for being firm, flexible, and honest. Barnhill Contracting Company is committed to empowering its leaders and fostering a positive work environment where employees become part of the Barnhill Family. This role involves operating various types of track excavators for diverse tasks including loading borrow material, excavating, ditching, and slope work. MSHA Training will be required for work in sand pits or mine sites.

Requirements

5 years minimum experience in finish or fine grade operation with an excavator.
Ability to understand grade stakes and knowledge of GPS operation.
Ability to use advanced 3D machine guidance and GPS/GNSS technology inside the cab to dig and grade with high precision.
Ability to abide by strict but necessary safety rules and policies and follow instructions.
Must be a reliable and trustworthy individual that will be a team player.
Maintain a good attendance and safety record.
Occasional standing and walking required.
Ability to work long periods of time while sitting in the operator's station.
Ability to operate equipment at recommended speeds and peaks of operation.
Must be productive during each shift and be willing to meet the goals that are set.
Visual activity – ability to develop a mental picture of the finish product and then execute the necessary skills to productively complete each required task.

Nice To Haves

MSHA Training to work in sand pits or mine sites.
Being versatile in other types of heavy equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Operate various types of track excavators to perform various types of work such as but not limited to loading borrow material, excavating, ditching and slope work.
Perform rough grade, slope work, borrow and excavating operations on various projects.
Perform walk around inspections of equipment before operation and at the end of shift.
Be productive in all aspects of Private and NCDOT work.