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GHD

Heavy Equipment Operator

Columbus, OH · On-site

GHD's Construction group has several openings for entry level Equipment Operators to operate various types of heavy equipment (i.e. tracked excavator, dozer, wheel loader, etc.) associated with ...

GHD

Heavy Equipment Operator

Columbus, OH · On-site

GHD's Construction group has several openings for entry level Equipment Operators to operate various types of heavy equipment (i.e. tracked excavator, dozer, wheel loader, etc.) associated with ...

GHD Group

Heavy Equipment Operator

Columbus, OH · On-site

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GHD Group

Heavy Equipment Operator

Columbus, OH · On-site

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Travel Laborer II - Drill Operator

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$24/hr

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Packaging Operator

Mount Vernon, OH · On-site

$14.25 - $17/hr

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Packaging Operator

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$14.25 - $17/hr

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Tosoh SMD, Inc.

CPS Operator I- 2nd shift

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$16 - $19/hr

Position Charter CPS Operator I is the entry level position for the Clean Pack and Ship area. A CPS ... Ability to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment. * Basic computer literacy and ...

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Heavy Equipment Operator

GHD

Columbus, OH • On-site

Per diem

Re-posted 5 days ago

GHD rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanization.

GHD's Construction group has several openings for entry level  Equipment Operators to operate various types of heavy equipment (i.e. tracked excavator, dozer, wheel loader, etc.) associated with earthwork and environmental construction! As Equipment Operator you must demonstrate safe operation of assigned equipment based on changing operating conditions.

Travel expectations: Projects are located throughout the U.S. Travel is on a rotational basis: 3 weeks onsite, home for a weekend and then back onsite for another 3 weeks. Travel, mobilization, hotel and per diem costs are paid by GHD. We have an upcoming 3-year project in western Ohio. 

Performance Responsibilities:

  • Operate medium equipment at high caliber of quality
  • Safely operates equipment with the ability to achieve daily production goals
  • Conducts daily maintenance checks of all operated equipment and vehicles
  • Provides physical labor with hand tools, power tools, etc. when vital
  • Read, interpret and construct according to engineered drawings/ plans.
  • Assists Superintendent and foreperson in ensuring that the final product is of the upmost and highest possible quality, both structurally and aesthetically.
  • Completes all required quarterly and yearly Safety Reporting Forms (STEPs, UA/UC/SW)

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years in operating a variety of medium-sized or larger equipment
  • Qualified in the basic operation of equipment (e.g. dozer, loader, excavator, roller/compactor, grader) in a production scenario.
  • Ability to read/ use tape measures, transit/levels, etc.

If you are passionate about pursuing this position, please submit your resume and cover letter via the link below.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

1. This position does not provide visa sponsorship.

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We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation. GHD is a global professional services company that is a leader in engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals, yet we are proudly 'One GHD' across more than 200 offices, spanning five continents - Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are passionate about building lasting relationships with our partners and clients.

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Engineering professional services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Waterloo, ON, CA

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