Experienced Excavator Operator

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)Great Benefits offered!Experienced Excavator OperatorUS-PA-PottstownJob ID: 2026-2991Category: QuarryPottstown DivisonOverviewReading Site Contractors (Pottstown Division)a division of the H&K Group, Inc.is seeking an Experienced Excavator Operator. The ideal candidate is energetic, motivated, experienced, and carries out work safely.Why work for H&K Group, Inc.? Competitive salary commensurate with experienceExcellent Health, Dental, and Vision 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 according to MSHA and H&K Safety policiesPerform pre and post trip of equipment every day and fill out daily inspection sheetsStarts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel/moves joysticks/levers to operate heavy equipment including excavator with hammerProvide excellent customer service to all customers on siteMaintains haul roads that are smooth and safeKeep stockpiles properly bermed and maintainedEnsure product is blended correctlyPerforms routine maintenance on equipment such as lubricating and cleaningOther duties as assignedQualificationsRequired Skills, Education, and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR one year of related experience and/or trainingEquivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered Verbal and written communication skillsExperience operating bulldozerProblem solvingAbility to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as neededAbility to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience3 years related experienceExperience working in a quarry, heavy civil construction, or other outdoor industrial settingMSHA or other relevant safety certificationPhysical DemandsRegularly required to sitRegularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feelRegularly reach with hands and armsFrequently required to talk or hearOccasionally required to stand, walk, climb, or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlOccasionally lift and/or move up to 25 poundsSpecific vision abilities include distance, peripheral, and depth perceptionWork EnvironmentRegularly exposed to outside weather conditionsRegularly exposed to vibrationFrequently exposed to fumes and airborne particlesFrequently exposed to moving partsNoise level is usually loudThe 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&Kdoes 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 Physical 100% Company-Paid Health BenefitsPI1ec0a5a5aec3-35196-40351556