#jobalert | CONTRACT | PST Operator | Goldhofer / Modular Transporter | Traveler |
A nationally recognized construction firm with a long track record on large-scale, technically demanding projects is adding a Lead PST Operator on a contract basis to support heavy transport operations across project sites nationwide. You'd be running a 12-line Goldhofer platform — one of the larger configurations in the market — on projects where precision and experience are the only things that matter. If you have real Goldhofer seat time, a history of leading crews through complex moves, and you're wired for the road, let's talk.
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Anticipate $40/hour (+/-), based on experience
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Per Diem, Travel pay/reimbursements
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Anticipate 50+ hours, some weeks may be 60+ (dependent on projects/needs)
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Currently have a large pipeline of project work, across the USA (Data Center, Commercial, Industrial, Advanced Facilities, Government Facilities)
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Preferred location in the Midwest, but not a deal-breaker
Overview:
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Operate a Goldhofer Powered Self-Propelled Transporter (PST) via remote control pendant to move heavy, oversized loads across project sites with precision and control
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Serve as the lead operator on-site — direct crew members through load, transport, and unload sequences from start to finish
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Assemble and disassemble PST axle modules to configure the platform correctly for each load and site condition
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Execute all transport evolutions in accordance with engineered transport plans and work orders
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Perform preventative maintenance and pre-operation inspections to keep the platform mission-ready between projects
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Identify and troubleshoot mechanical or hydraulic issues in the field — this role owns the equipment, not just the controls
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Coordinate directly with site superintendents and rigging crews on move timing, sequencing, and site safety
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Travel to project sites nationwide on a project-driven schedule — road-first, short-notice, no exceptions
Preferred Skills/Experience:
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OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 strongly preferred
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Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on PST or SPMT operating experience
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Direct Goldhofer experience strongly preferred
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Demonstrated lead or supervisory experience directing crews through transport evolutions
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Experience on 8-line or larger PST configurations
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Working knowledge of hydraulic systems and load distribution principles
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Ability to read and execute engineered transport plans and work orders accurately
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Multi-brand PST/SPMT experience (Scheuerle, Kamag, Nicolas) a plus
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Goldhofer CLIP or equivalent control software familiarity a plus
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No CDL required
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