About the role
GeoStabilization International (GSI), Access Limited, and RoadGuard together form a leading infrastructure solutions platform dedicated to protecting people and strengthening critical infrastructure across North America and New Zealand.
GSI is the premier geohazard mitigation firm specializing in emergency slope stabilization, landslide repair, grouting, and micropiles through innovative design-build delivery. Access Limited brings over a century of steep-slope expertise and operates North America’s largest fleet of spider excavators, delivering complex rockfall and geotechnical solutions in the most challenging environments. RoadGuard, founded in 2024, unites industry-leading roadway safety companies providing guardrail, bridge railing, highway signage, fencing, and specialty fabrication services.
Across all our businesses, we are driven by innovation, extreme ownership, technical excellence, and a relentless commitment to measurable results that improve safety and infrastructure resilience.
The Punch Truck Operator plays a key role in installing guardrail along America’s roadways. They set the pace of the crew, help ensure each installation is safe and meets standards, and operate specialized equipment.
Travel and Schedule
- Must live within commuting distance of the Boise, ID office and report there each Monday before traveling with the crew, unless already on an extended field assignment.
- Must be prepared to stay out of town during the workweek, with some assignments requiring up to two weeks away from home.
- While in the field, schedules may include nights, weekends, and overtime based on project needs.
Responsibilities
- Operate a drop hammer or vibratory post pounder to install guardrail.
- Drive the Punch Truck to and from job sites.
- Support the layout and setup of guardrail installations, working closely with the foreman and crew to maintain safe, efficient progress.
- Load and unload materials needed for daily work.
- Use power tools and perform manual digging when conditions prevent use of the Punch Truck.
Qualifications
- Class A CDL or the ability to obtain one within the first two months of employment.
- Two to five years of heavy equipment operating experience.
- At least two years of commercial driving experience.
- Strong understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
- Ability to meet the travel, commuting, and scheduling requirements outlined above.
Preferred Experience
- Mechanical experience with hydraulic or pneumatic equipment.
- Guardrail installation experience.
- Heavy highway construction experience.
Compensation
$31–$36 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
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US pay range for this role.
$31—$36 USD
Soil Nail Holdings and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.