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Floating Plant Operator - Northern Divisions
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An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$57,466 / year median in Pennsylvania
-0% projected decline
Job Description
Overview Materials Division of the H&K Group, Inc., is looking for a Floating Plant Operator to support production and maintenance at the asphalt plants in our Northern Divisions. 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 experience 100% Company-paid Health Benefits 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policies 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 assigned Qualifications Required Skills, Education, and Experience High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR related experience and/or training A combination of education and experience may be considered Effective verbal and written communication Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job) Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience 3+ months related experience Experience operating heavy equipment Strong preference for Loader operation experience Experience working in a quarry, heavy civil construction, or other outdoor industrial setting MSHA or other relevant safety certification Physical Demands Regularly required to stand and walk Frequently required to: Use hands to finger, handle, or feel Reach with hands and arms Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Talk or hear Occasionally required to sit Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally Specific vision needs include depth perception and ability to adjust focus Work Environment Regularly exposed to Moving mechanical parts Outside weather conditions Frequently exposed to High, precarious places Fumes or airborne particles Vibration Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock Noise level is usually loud The 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&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 Physical