Heavy Equipment Operator - Blandon - The H&K Group Careers

Description

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.

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.

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Heavy Equipment Operator

US-PA-Bernville

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Type: Regular Full-Time

Category: Contracting

Landis C. Deck & Sons Division

Overview

• The Landis C. Deck and Sons Division of theH&K Group, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Heavy Equipment Operator, specifically a Dozer 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 experience100% Company-paid Health Benefits401(k) Savings and Investment PlanTuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programsAdditional 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 policiesMoves levers and depresses pedals to control operation, function and movement of machineFeels lever and listens for stalling action of engine to operate equipment most efficientlyCleans equipment as scheduledEnsures equipment is safely and securely parked and storedMaintains 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 repairsPerforms other duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Required Skills, Education, and ExperienceOne-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school OR six months of related experience and/or trainingEquivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Able to pass practical skills test for heavy equipment including dozers, excavators, and loadersStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructionsProblem solvingAbility to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as neededAbility to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)
•  Preferred Skills, Education, and ExperienceTwo years of related experience and/or trainingExperience working in heavy civil construction, road construction, or quarriesOSHA or other relevant safety certifications
• Physical DemandsFrequently required to:Sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlUse hands to finger, handle, feelReach with hands & armsTalk or hear
• Occasionally required to:Stand, walk, climb, and balanceLift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision requirements:DistancePeripheralDepth perceptionAbility to adjust focus
• Work EnvironmentRegularly exposed to:Outside weather conditionsVibration
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Noise level is usually loud

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 are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for over 50 years. Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K's strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.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. xhmxlyz Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)Pre-employment Physical 100% Company-Paid Health Benefits

Compensation details: 26-34 Hourly Wage

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