Pipe Crew Excavator Operator - HRI Inc.

Pipe Crew Excavator Operator - HRI Inc.

Company: HRI

Location: State College

Country: USA

Type of Contract: Seasonal

Publication Date: Feb 16, 2026

HRI, Inc., a Colas USA subsidiary, operates primarily in, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia. Today, HRI, is a diversified construction company with expertise in highways, airports, water, sewer, treatment plants, bridges, and paving. HRI also has six asphalt plants. Our company benefits from being part of a much larger organization while still maintaining local control over our activities and preserving close ties to the communities we serve. To learn more about HRI visit .

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit .

Job Summary

HRI, Inc., a leader in heavy civil construction since 1947, has an opening for an experienced and upbeat Pipe Crew Heavy Equipment Operator.

The Pipe Crew Heavy Equioment Operator is within our Utilities Region, where we specialize in wastewater.

Main Responsibilities

• Operate the excavator/hoe and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner in a productive environment

• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment

• Work with ground personnel in the excavation and installation process

• Conduct trench work, which meets OH&S requirements and ability to work out of trench boxes

• Operate Excavator/Hoe on public roadways, maintaining proper awareness of ones surroundings

• Be aware of proper rigging of pipe, manhole barrels, etc. and ensure safe work procedures are followed during the lowering of materials into the excavation

• Apply caution when digging around existing utilities and overhead wires

Education

• Minimum 3 to 5 years experience with utilities industry

• Valid driver's license with safe driving record

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred

Skills

• Ability to use equipment properly and safely

• Out of town travel may be required

• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency

• Must have an acceptable safety record and be committed to working safely

• Ability to work with a team and in a fast-paced environment

• Independent work ethic and professional, positive attitude

• Good work ethic, professional, and positive attitude

Physical Requirements

• Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by Company safety guidelines

• Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance

• Regularly required to use hands to move and manipulate objects

• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)

• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

• Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain

• Frequent exposure to loud noise

• Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles

• Regularly exposed to fuel, oil, and other chemicals

• Required to work varying hours, including nights/weekends, overtime as required

• Must comply with the company's drug and alcohol testing requirements

• Proven track record working safely

Benefits and Perks

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options

• Prescription Drug Coverage

• Dental and Vision Plans

• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options

• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services

• Employee Assistance Program

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

• Great Starting Rates

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document ( . If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

• to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying.

• complete any part of the application process.

• access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applyi.

Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to [email protected] .

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