Experienced Asphalt Plant Operator

Plant OperatorSilver Hill Asphalt of the H&K Group, Inc., is looking for an experienced Plant Operator to support production at the asphalt plants. The ideal candidate is safety focused, action oriented, pays attention to detail, and excels at teamwork. A CDL license is not required.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 ResponsibilitiesPerform all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policiesOperate machinery within the asphalt plantProactively learn plant functions and operationsObtain all knowledge to complete assigned tasksTake direction from and work in a team with all other site personnelCross train to learn all jobs of plant and be able to substitute when necessaryOther duties as assignedQualificationsRequired Skills, Education, and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR related experience and/or trainingEffective verbal and written communicationAbility to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as neededAbility to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)At least 5+ years of Plant Operator experience!Preferred Skills, Education, and ExperienceExperience working in a quarry, heavy civil construction, or other outdoor industrial settingMSHA or other relevant safety certificationPhysical DemandsRegularly required to stand and walkFrequently required to:Use hands to finger, handle, or feelReach with hands and armsClimb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlTalk or hearOccasionally required to sitLift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionallySpecific vision needs include depth perception and ability to adjust focusWork EnvironmentRegularly exposed toMoving mechanical partsOutside weather conditionsFrequently exposed toHigh, precarious placesFumes or airborne particlesVibrationOccasionally exposed to risk of electrical shockNoise level is usually loudH&K Group, Inc.'s Silver Hill Quarry and Silver Hill Asphalt facilities (formerly Silver Hill Quarry) have been producing a full line of construction aggregate and asphalt materials since 1986. From our key location in Narvon, PA, Silver Hill Quarry and Silver Hill Asphalt are capable of supplying the Lancaster, Berks and Chester county regions of PA with exceptional quality construction aggregate and asphalt products.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 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.Final determination on pay will be made by company leadership consistent with the scope of work and considering the candidates' education, experience, skills, past performance, demonstrated leadership, and influence.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!