Heavy Equipment Operator

H&K

does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.

Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)

Great Benefits offered!

Heavy Equipment Operator

US-PA-Pottstown

Job :

Category:

Contracting
Pottstown Divison

Overview

The

Pottstown Division

of

the

H&K Group, Inc.

is currently seeking an experienced and motivated

Heavy Equipment Operator

to become a part of our team.

This position entails the operation of heavy equipment in order to achieve daily production goals.

H&K

is deeply committed to

preserving and protecting the health and

safety of each and every one of its employees. As such, we are looking for someone who can work efficiently without compromising their responsibility to conduct the functions of their position in a safe and responsible manner.

If you meet the job requirements outlined below,

H&K

would be happy to consider you for this position.

Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
100% Company-paid Health Benefits
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Performs all work adhering to OSHA and H&K Safety policies
Moves levers and depresses pedals to control operation, function and movement of machine
Feels lever and listens for stalling action of engine to operate equipment most efficiently
Cleans equipment as scheduled
Ensures equipment is safely and securely parked and stored
Maintains equipment by greasing properly and checking fluids daily (oils, coolant, fuel level)
Performs daily checks on equipment to ensure proper operating condition.
Notifies shop foreman of any requirements for maintenance or repairs
Performs other duties as assigned
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills, Education, and Experience
One-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school OR six months of related experience and/or training

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

Able to pass practical skills test for heavy equipment including dozers, excavators, and loaders
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Problem solving
Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience
Two years of related experience and/or training
Experience working in heavy civil construction, road construction, or quarries
OSHA or other relevant safety certifications

Physical Demands
Frequently required to:

Sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Use hands to finger, handle, feel
Reach with hands & arms
Talk or hear

Occasionally required to:

Stand, walk, climb, and balance
Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Specific vision requirements:

Distance
Peripheral
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus

Work Environment
Regularly exposed to:

Outside weather conditions
Vibration

Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles
Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts
Noise level is usually loud

H&K Group, Inc.’s (H&K’s)

Pottstown Division

(formerly Reading Site Contractors) has been a proud member of our heavy civil construction team since 1998. H&K’s

Pottstown Division

provides complete heavy civil construction and contracting services to customers and clients throughout the Berks, Chester, and Montgomery County PA region and beyond. From our strategic location in Pottstown, PA, we estimate, manage, and operate close to all of our high-quality project work; our customers and clients demand this attention, and we deliver.

The

H&K Group, Inc.

provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we…