Operators- Ft. Meade, MD

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Operators- Ft. Meade, MD

US-MD-Ft. Meade

Job ID: 2026-3079
# of Openings: 3
Category: Contracting
Harnden Construction- Ft.Meade

Overview

Harnden Construction Services,   is looking for three operators to join their crew in Ft. Meade, MD !  This position requires well-rounded experience with all different types of heavy equipment such as, but certainly not limited to; excavators, bulldozers, rollers, pavers, track hoe's, dump trucks, and other pieces of heavy civil construction equipment. The experienced operator must be able to pay attention to detail and support the laborers/supervisors in any way that they can. May be asked to run a few different pieces of equipment in a day.

 

Why work for Harnden Construction Services?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Veteran owned
• Company-paid Health Benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training opportunities including on the job, online through the 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

 

Harnden Construction Services, LLC prides itself on offering best-in-class site construction services to public, private and government clients throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Founded in 2014, we are a federally certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned contractor, specializing in projects with large volume earthwork, wet utility installation, and site finishes. Our safety mindset, experienced staff, and collaborative culture differentiates our services from our competition. The pride we had while serving our country is now exemplified in serving our clients and customers!

 

Thank you for your interest in employment with   Harnden Construction Services, LLC.  Our mission is to build strong communities through our project execution, construction employment, and community service. These values have provided us with consistence growth driven by our dedicated team, while developing strong industry relationships through many repeat clients & customers. We value every member of our team and recognize our success being attributable to the talent and experience everyone brings to our company.

 

Harnden Group, LLC, 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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