Track Hoe Operator

Thompson Concrete; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

ESOP

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with Match

PTO & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Thompson Concrete is seeking a Track Hoe Operator to safely operate excavators on commercial concrete projects. You will support site preparation, grading, backfill, and material handling while coordinating with foremen, laborers, and other operators.

You will read basic site plans and grade stakes, perform daily equipment inspections, and maintain a safe, organized jobsite. A strong safety mindset and reliable teamwork are essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience operating track hoes/excavators on commercial construction sites.
• Strong safety mindset around utilities, people, equipment, and active sites.
• Ability to understand field direction, grade marks, elevations and simple drawings.
• Good communication with foremen, superintendents, operators and laborers.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate track hoes, excavators, and related equipment on commercial concrete projects.
• Perform excavation, trenching, grading, backfill, loading, and material movement as directed.
• Read and understand site plans, grade stakes, and elevations from field leadership.
• Maintain daily equipment inspections and report issues immediately.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work area and communicate with crew.

Skills

Track Hoe

Safety Awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Tools

Excavators

Job description

Position Summary

The Track Hoe Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating excavators and related equipment to support Thompson Concrete’s commercial concrete projects. This role plays an important part in site preparation, excavation, backfill, grading, material handling, demolition support, and maintaining production while working closely with foremen, superintendents, laborers, finishers, operators, and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate track hoes, excavators, and other assigned equipment on commercial concrete construction projects.
• Perform excavation, trenching, footing excavation, grading, backfill, loading, demolition support, and material movement as directed.
• Read and understand basic site plans, grade stakes, layout marks, elevations, and instructions from field leadership.
• Work closely with foremen, superintendents, laborers, finishers, and other operators to keep the job moving safely and efficiently.
• Complete daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs, unsafe conditions, or mechanical issues right away.
• Maintain awareness of underground utilities, overhead hazards, nearby workers, equipment traffic, and changing jobsite conditions.
• Assist with setting up safe digging areas, access paths, spoil piles, staging areas, and jobsite logistics.
• Support concrete crews by preparing work areas, maintaining production flow, and helping keep equipment and materials organized.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift.
• Follow Thompson Concrete safety standards, jobsite rules, OSHA requirements, and company procedures at all times.
• Communicate clearly with spotters, crew members, truck drivers, supervisors, and other trades working near the equipment.
• Represent Thompson Concrete with professionalism, teamwork, and pride in the work being performed.

Benefits

• Annual Bonuses
• Employee Stock Options (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) w/ Matching
• 2-Weeks PTO & 6 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating track hoes, excavators, or similar heavy equipment in a commercial construction environment.
• Experience with excavation, trenching, footing work, grading, backfill, loading trucks, and working around concrete crews is preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety, including working around utilities, people, equipment, trucks, and active job site conditions.
• Ability to understand field direction, grade marks, layout, elevations, basic drawings, and daily work plans.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with foremen, superintendents, operators, laborers, and other trades.
• Dependable, production-minded, and willing to help the crew when equipment work slows down.
• Ability to perform daily equipment checks and identify maintenance or safety concerns before they become larger problems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company requirements may be required.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a Track Hoe Operator who works safely, takes pride in clean and accurate work, communicates well with the crew, and understands how equipment production affects the entire job. The right person is dependable, aware of their surroundings, willing to help the team, and committed to doing the work the right way.

Why Join Thompson Concrete?

• Join an employee-owned company where your work in the field directly contributes to shared success.
• Become part of a family of more than 600 ESOP owners across 7 different companies.
• Work with a company that has served Ohio and the surrounding region for more than three decades.
• Support strong crews on complex commercial concrete projects that shape communities throughout the region.
• Be part of a team known for safety, quality workmanship, field leadership, and long-term client relationships.
• Grow your career with a company that values faith, family, safety, integrity, quality, teamwork, trust, respect, empowerment, and ownership.