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Track Hoe Operator
Job Location:
Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Track Hoe Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating excavators and related equipment to support Thompson Concretes 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 drivers 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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Thompson Concrete offers turnkey service to our customers with the ability to handle every detail of large complex concrete projects: excavation, foundations, slabs, structures, and site paving.
