Equipment Operator
At The Hatch Group we’re a family-owned and operated company rooted in the construction industry, proudly building more than just projects — we’re building lasting relationships. With nearly 100 team members across our operations (depending on the season), we bring a culture of inclusion, empowerment, and community to everything we do.
Our team thrives in a group centered environment, where collaboration and hard work go hand in hand. Recently expanding our footprint with a new Florida office, we now serve clients throughout the eastern United States, continuing to grow while keeping our family values at the core of our success.
If you’re looking to join a company that values people as much as performance — where you can laugh, grow, and make a real impact — you’ll feel right at home here.
Equipment Operator Responsibilities:
- Ensuring all equipment is maintained and used in accordance with company health and safety regulations.
- Cleaning, lubricating, and performing regular safety checks on equipment.
- Ensuring equipment is properly positioned before turning it on and off or loading and unloading it.
- Training new crew members in the safe operation of equipment.
- Performing other construction duties as needed.
- Observing the safe distribution of asphalt and other materials.
- Promptly reporting all faults to the Supervisor or Foreman.
- Ensuring sites are kept clean and safe.
- Attending meetings and refresher courses to ensure responsible equipment operation.
- Identifying faults and troubleshooting equipment as required.
Equipment Operator Requirements:
- High school diploma.
- OSHA10 (required)
- DOT Medical Card (required)
- Hoisting License (required)
- Prior experience operating equipment.
- 1+ year experience with Asphalt
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow orders, especially under pressure.
- Ability to work to strict deadlines.
- A sound understanding of health and safety codes.
- A positive outlook and a willingness to learn.
Benefits: We're thrilled to offer our full-time employees with a healthy benefits package including Health, Life, and Dental Insurances. Additionally, we match in 401k contributions up to 4%.
Please note that Hatch is a drug free work environment and all employees are subject to pre-employment and random drug screenings throughout their employment.