GPS-Guided Trackhoe Operator

Barnhill Contracting Co.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (BCBSNC)

Dental

Vision

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Weather Related Pay

401(k) and Profit Sharing

CareOne (EAP)

Corporate Chaplains of America

Job summary

Barnhill Contracting Company is seeking an experienced excavator operator to perform finish and grade work across Private and NCDOT projects. You will load materials, dig, slope, and ensure precise grading using GPS and 3D machine guidance.

Qualifications include at least 5 years of excavator experience, ability to read grade stakes, and a strong safety record. The role requires reliability, teamwork and willingness to work long hours in demanding field conditions.

Qualifications

• 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
• Must be a reliable and trustworthy individual that will be a team player.
• Maintain a good attendance and safety record.

Responsibilities

• Operating an excavator to perform rough grade, slope work, borrow and excavating operations on various projects.
• Must be able to perform walk around inspections of equipment before operation and at the end of shift.
• Being versatile in other types of heavy equipment is a plus.
• Job entails being very productive in all aspects of Private and NCDOT work.

Skills

Excavator operation

GPS operation

3D machine guidance

Safety awareness

Team player

Tools

GPS/GNSS in-cab

Grade stake reading

Job description

Barnhill Contracting Company is seeking an experienced excavator operator to perform finish and grade work across Private and NCDOT projects. You will load materials, dig, slope, and ensure precise grading using GPS and 3D machine guidance.

Qualifications include at least 5 years of excavator experience, ability to read grade stakes, and a strong safety record. The role requires reliability, teamwork and willingness to work long hours in demanding field conditions.