Equipment Operator- GPS Dozer

Horst Group; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading excavating firm is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator specializing in GPS Dozer operations. The role involves operating heavy machinery, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining high-quality standards on commercial projects. Competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a strong emphasis on work/life balance make this an attractive position.

Benefits

Superb work/life balance

Progressive paid travel policy

Affordable and customizable medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employer covered Short Term Disability

Paid holidays and generous vacation policy

Tuition assistance

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of general labor experience in excavation.
• Current valid driver's license required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain excavating machinery and equipment.
• Perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Follow company policies and safety standards at job sites.

Skills

GPS Dozer experience

Heavy equipment operation

Basic shop mathematics

Safety compliance

Education

Basic education (at least 8th grade)

Vocational training preferred

Job description

Equipment Operator- GPS Dozer

Horst Excavating is looking for an experienced and skilled commercial excavating equipment operator with GPS Dozer experience to join our busy and great team.

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.

Job Expectations:

Equipment Operators are supervised and scheduled by the Field Operations Manager but will report to their assigned jobsite superintendent for daily work assignments. As an Equipment Operator, you'll be expected to:

• Provide fine grade operations using a GPS dozer.
• Operate and maintain excavating machinery and equipment.
• Operates heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in road, utility, site, or highway construction projects.
• Properly follow company policies and safety standards, as well as job site specific safety plan.
• Perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Be attentive to and participate in the total quality process.

Position Requirements:

• Must have GPS Dozer experience.
• 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
• Employer covered Short Term Disability
• Employer covered Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance Program
• Identity Fraud Protection
• Paid holidays and generous vacation policy
• Tuition assistance
• Referral bonus

Next Steps:

If you believe that you are the individual for this position and want to join an established commercial excavating firm with a long-standing reputation for quality work and dependability, apply and submit your resume today.

Only qualified candidates will be considered.

If selected for consideration, you will be scheduled for an interview with the Excavating Field Operations Manager and the HR Business Partner.

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