Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment OperatorThe Pottstown Division of 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 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 moreResponsibilitiesEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerforms 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 assignedOther duties as assignedQualificationsRequired Skills, Education, and ExperienceOne-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school OR six months of related experience and/or trainingAble 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 certificationsPhysical DemandsFrequently required to:Sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlUse hands to finger, handle, feelReach with hands & armsTalk or hearOccasionally required to:Stand, walk, climb, and balanceLift and/or move up to 50 poundsSpecific vision requirements:DistancePeripheralDepth perceptionAbility to adjust focusWork EnvironmentRegularly exposed to:Outside weather conditionsVibrationFrequently exposed to fumes or airborne particlesOccasionally exposed to moving mechanical partsNoise level is usually loudH&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 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.Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)Pre-employment Physical100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!