Equipment Operator

Horst Group; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an established commercial excavation firm where your skills in operating heavy machinery will be valued. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects across the Mid-Atlantic region, ensuring quality work and a good work/life balance. As part of a company that has been serving the community for over 60 years, you will be expected to operate and maintain excavating equipment with precision while contributing to a culture that prioritizes employee appreciation and professional growth. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Superb Work/Life Balance

Employee Appreciation Activities

Progressive Paid Travel Policy

Affordable Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Identity Fraud Protection

Paid Holidays

Generous Vacation Policy

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience operating heavy excavating equipment.
• Basic education through at least 8th grade; vocational training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain various excavating machinery and equipment.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.

Skills

Operating Excavators

Operating Dozers

Operating Loaders

Operating Skid Loaders

Operating Backhoes

Basic Shop Mathematics

Communication Skills

Education

8th Grade Education or Equivalent

Vocational Training

Tools

Excavating Machinery

Measuring Instruments

Simple Tools

Job description

Equipment Operators

Horst Excavating is looking for experienced and skilled commercial excavating equipment operators to join our busy and great team. Projects currently going on in Lancaster, York, Coatesville, King of Prussia, Allentown (and surrounding areas) and Northern Maryland areas. Must be proficient in at least one of the following pieces of equipment:

• Excavator
• Dozer
• Loader
• Wheel Loader
• Skid Loader
• Backhoe

Who we are:

The Horst Group consists of 5 separate entities, Horst Insurance, Horst Property Management, Horst Cottages, Horst Excavating and Horst Construction. This position will work solely for Horst Excavating.

Horst Excavating has been in business for over 60 years. Our award-winning team's vision is to continually expand our site development business through customer-centered quality work. For us, it is more than just earthwork. Based out of Lancaster, PA most of our projects are within a 75 mile radius of the main office, however we do provide commercial excavating services throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The markets we serve include senior living, education, industrial, manufacturing, religious, performing arts, and various other commercial endeavors.

Horst Excavating knows that its people are its most important resource. We look for individuals who are self-motivated and thrive in a dynamic work environment. Team members are treated as professionals and are expected to get their job done with minimal oversight. We also place a high emphasis on "Quality of Life". It is important to us that our employees have a good work/life balance.

Self-Perform Skills Expectations

As a crucial part of Horst Excavation's Self-Perform team, you'll be expected to perform the following with the highest degree of precision and quality:

• Operate and maintain excavating machinery and equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in road, utility, site, or highway construction projects.
• Perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or needed repairs to supervisor; clean equipment.
• Be attentive to and participate in the total quality process. Communicate any concerns or potential long-term performance issues to your supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires basic academic education, through at least 8th grade (or equivalent). Vocational training preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English.
• Must have some prior experience operating excavating heavy equipment.
• Minimum 1 year of general labor experience in excavation required.
• Must have ability to apply basic shop mathematics.
• Basic skill level in use of measuring instruments and simple tools required.
• A current valid driver's license is required.
• Will be required to obtain all clearances required to work on school projects, including but not limited to the Pennsylvania and Federal criminal history records, fingerprint submission, Act 34 background check, and Act 151 child abuse clearances.

Benefits

The Horst Group offers excellent benefits including:

• #1- SUPERB WORK / LIFE BALANCE
• Employee appreciation activities such as cookouts, giveaway contests, annual gifts, service milestone bonuses and many others.
• Progressive paid travel policy.
• Affordable and customizable medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Identity Fraud Protection.
• Paid holidays and generous vacation policy.
• Tuition assistance.
• Referral bonus.

If you are interested in joining an established commercial excavation firm with a long-standing reputation for quality work and dependability, apply and submit your resume today.

Only qualified candidates will be considered.

Horst Group is an EEO employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.