Trackhoe Operator

Overview

Pottstown Division
, a division of the H&K Group, Inc. is looking for an Equipment and Trackhoe Operator! Experience with a Q329 Caterpillar Trackhoe is not required but definitely a plus! The ideal candidate is energetic, motivated, experienced, and carries out work safely.

• 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

• Performs all work according to OSHA, MSHA, and H&K Safety policies
• Create a safe worksite
• Maintain equipment (Q329, Pickup)
• Crush up site material using Q329 trackhoe
• Identify site needs, develop plan, and use various equipment to complete job efficiently
• Work with team members
• Clean, pack up, and help transport equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• Extensive trackhoe operations experience
• Experience with equipment maintenance
• Proficient written communication
• Leadership and teamwork skills
• Self‑motivated and organized
• Safety-focused
• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution
• Experience with loader operations
• Experience with Q329 Caterpillar trackhoe and LT105 portable crusher
• OSHA, MSHA, or other safety certifications

• Regularly required to
  • Sit for long periods
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Talk or hear
• Occasionally required to
  • Stand, walk, climb, and balance
  • Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities include
  • Distance
  • Peripheral
  • Depth perception
  • Ability to adjust focus

• Regularly exposed to
  • Outdoor weather conditions
  • Bouncing/vibration
• Occasionally exposed to
  • Moving mechanical parts
  • Fumes or airborne particles
• Noise level is usually loud

H&K Group, Inc. 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.