What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator with Excavator Experience position at The H&K Group?
Company Overview
The H&K Group is a dynamic and vertically integrated company that provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions.
Salary and Benefits
Our competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus 100% Company-paid Health Benefits, and 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan make us an attractive employer.
Job Description
We are seeking an Experienced Excavator Operator to perform all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policies. The ideal candidate should have one year of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combinations of education and experience. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Performs pre and post trip of equipment every day and fills out daily inspection sheets.
- Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel/moves joysticks/levers to operate heavy equipment including excavator with hammer.
- Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front end loader forward to force bucket into finished product.
- Maintains haul roads that are smooth and safe.
Required Skills and Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the ability to pass practical skills test for excavators and loaders, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed.
- Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities include distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Benefits
In addition to our competitive salary and benefits package, we offer 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.
