Groundperson

Groundperson Opportunity At Douglassville QuarryDouglassville Quarry, a division of the H&K Group, Inc., is looking for a Groundperson to support production and maintenance. 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 ResponsibilitiesPerforms all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policiesPerform all work in a safe and professional manner.Perform plant maintenance.Maintain clean work areas including catwalks, walk-ways and general plant area.Proactively learn plant functions and operations.Obtain all knowledge to complete assigned tasks.Take direction from and work in a team with all other site personnel.Cross train to learn all jobs of plant and be able to substitute when necessary.Other 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 trainingA combination of education and experience may be consideredEffective verbal and written communicationAbility to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as neededAbility to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience3+ months related experienceExperience operating heavy equipmentStrong preference for Loader operation 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 toUse hands to finger, handle, or feelReach with hands and armsClimb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlTalk or hearOccasionally required to sitLift and/or moveUp to 25 pounds regularlyUp to 50 pounds frequentlyUp to 100 pounds occasionallySpecific vision needs includeDepth perceptionAbility 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 loudWith an extensive mining history dating to the 1930's, H&K Group, Inc.'s Douglassville Quarry (formerly Pottstown Trap Rock - Douglassville Quarry) defines construction aggregate. Originally acquired by H&K in 1995, Douglassville Quarry continues to supply the southern Berks, Montgomery and Chester County, PA region with exceptional quality construction aggregate products and materials delivery. Our Douglassville Quarry operation also features rail access for bulk material supply and/or delivery.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.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!