Asphalt Groundsperson

H&K Group, Inc.; Hunlock Creek (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Asphalt Groundsperson to support plant production and maintenance. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and attention to detail. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, effective communication skills, and the physical ability to meet job demands. With opportunities for training and development, this position offers a chance to grow within a dynamic organization committed to employee success. Join a company that values its workforce and provides a supportive environment to make a significant impact in the construction materials sector.

Benefits

100% Company-paid Health Benefits

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan

Tuition reimbursement programs

Additional training programs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; related experience considered.
• Effective communication and physical ability essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Perform plant maintenance and maintain clean work areas.
• Learn plant functions and cross-train for various jobs.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to meet physical requirements

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Overview

Pikes Creek Division of the H&K Group, Inc. is looking for an Asphalt Groundsperson to support plant 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 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
  • 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

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.

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