Equipment Operator + CDL A

Horst Group; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Horst Group seeks an experienced Equipment Operator with a CDL A and a strong background in hauling heavy equipment. The ideal candidate will operate various machinery, perform maintenance, and participate in excavation projects with precision. Applicants must have a solid foundation in general labor and be able to handle physically demanding tasks, including operating dump trucks and performing basic labor tasks.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of general labor experience in excavation.
• CDL A required, clearances for school projects needed.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain excavating machinery for construction projects.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Engage in total quality process and communicate issues to supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Basic mathematics

Equipment operation

Education

8th grade education or equivalent

Vocational training (preferred)

Job description

Horst Excavating is looking for an experienced Equipment Operator with a CDL A and experience hauling heavy equipment.

Our Ideal Applicant will be comfortable picking up a shovel and getting to work but also be able to safely maneuver a 33,000-pounds dump truck with a 40,000-pound tag along trailer.

As an Equipment Operator you'll be expected to perform the following with the highest degree of precision and quality:

• Operate and maintain excavating machinery and equipment of various sizes and weights used in road, utility, site, or highway construction projects.
• Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.
• Is attentive to and participates in the total quality process. Communicates any concerns or potential long-term performance issues to supervisor.

Must be proficient in at least one of the following pieces of equipment:

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

Other 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 CDL A (manual transmission) is required, as well as continued clearances necessary for medical card requirements needed to keep CDL active.
• Must be able to load and operate a 33,000 lbs. single axle dump truck with a 40,000 lbs. tag-along trailer.
• Ability to perform labor task (shoveling, raking, minor pipe work, tamping). Able to lift up to 100 lbs.
• 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.

Apply and submit your resume today! Horst Group is an EEO employer and maintains a drug free work place.

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