Experienced Excavator Operator

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionH&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 Operator US-PA-Easton Job ID: 2026-3160 Category: Contracting Lehigh Valley Division OverviewLehigh Valley Division, a division of H&K Group, Inc., is currently seeking an experienced and motivatedExcavator Operator to become a part of our team. This position entails the operation of excavator equipment and other paving activities to achieve daily production goals on road construction projects, often transferring from one task to another whenever the situation requires. 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 policies.Perform pre and post trip of equipment every day and fill out daily inspection sheets.Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel/moves joysticks to operate loader.Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front end loader forward to force bucket into finished product.Moves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled and dumps material into truck or rail.Provide excellent customer service to all customers on site.Maintains haul roads that are smooth and safe.Keep stockpiles properly bermed and maintained.Ensure product is blended correctly.Performs routine maintenance on loader such as lubricating and cleaning.Perform all work following company policies and procedures.Other duties as assignedQualificationsRequired Skills, Education, and ExperienceOne-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 consideredAble to pass practical skills test for 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 and practical skills for other heavy equipment Strong preference for experience and practical skills with a 330 excavator with hammer and loaderExperience working in heavy civil construction, road construction, or quarriesOSHA or other relevant safety certificationsPhysical DemandsRegularly required to standRegularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and armsFrequently required to walkOccasionally climb or balanceOccasionally talk or hearFrequently lift and/or move up to 100 poundsVision abilities include depth perception and ability to adjust focusWork EnvironmentRegularly exposed to moving mechanical partsRegularly exposed to fumes or airborne particlesFrequently exposed to outside weather conditionsFrequently exposed to vibrationFrequently exposed to high, precarious placesNoise level is usually very loudH&K Group, Inc.’s (H&K’s)Lehigh Valley Division(formerly Lehigh Valley Site Contractors) has been a proud member of our heavy civil construction team since 1998. Strategically located just north of the City of Easton, PA, theLehigh Valley Divisionprovides complete heavy civil construction and contracting services to customers and clients throughout the Lehigh Valley, PA region, western NJ and beyond.H&K 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 our 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!PI754ec5357e51-25405-41730711