What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator Position position at The H&K Group?
Company Overview
The H&K Group, Inc. is a dynamic organization providing comprehensive heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with a strong focus on safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value.
Salary
A competitive salary commensurate with experience is offered to the successful candidate.
Job Description
This position entails operating heavy equipment in order to achieve daily production goals while adhering to OSHA and H&K Safety policies. Essential duties include moving levers and pedals to control equipment operation, cleaning equipment as scheduled, ensuring safe parking and storage, maintaining equipment by greasing properly and checking fluids daily, and notifying the shop foreman of any requirements for maintenance or repairs.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, candidates must possess a one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school or six months of related experience and/or training. They should also be able to pass a practical skills test for heavy equipment including dozers, excavators, and loaders, possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and have the ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Additionally, they should have problem-solving skills, be able to fit test and utilize appropriate PPE as needed, and meet physical requirements.
Benefits
Employees enjoy 100% company-paid health benefits, a 401(k) savings and investment plan, tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs, and additional training programs including on-the-job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer-offered training, and more.
Work Environment
Candidates will work in an outdoor environment with regular exposure to outside weather conditions, vibration, and occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and noise levels that are usually loud.
