Field Heavy Equipment Operator – Utility Construction

Henkels & McCoy, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkels & McCoy, a leading utility construction firm, is seeking a field-based operator who will travel daily to job sites mostly in Pennsylvania. Operate backhoes, excavators, dozers, plows, trenchers, and directional bore machines for underground utilities installation and maintenance.

Embrace our safety culture, wear proper PPE, and participate in daily/weekly safety talks. Requirements include a minimum of two years of heavy equipment experience, a valid motor vehicle operator license with

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience with construction, excavation, and related heavy equipment operation.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator license with a CDL A license preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass a pre-employmentdrug test and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment including backhoes, excavators, dozers, plows, trenchers and bore machines for installation/maintenance of underground utilities.
• Embrace H&M’s safety culture including safe operation of equipment and appropriate PPE; participate in daily/weekly safety talks.
• Place or maintain underground utilities such as digging around existing utilities, placing conduit, handholes, and manholes, backfilling and compacting.
• Perform daily maintenance of equipment, fluids, greasing, and routine checks.
• Familiar with OSHA trench safety regulations.

Skills

Safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

CDL A license preferred

Job description

Henkels & McCoy, a leading utility construction firm, is seeking a field-based operator who will travel daily to job sites mostly in Pennsylvania. Operate backhoes, excavators, dozers, plows, trenchers, and directional bore machines for underground utilities installation and maintenance.

Embrace our safety culture, wear proper PPE, and participate in daily/weekly safety talks. Requirements include a minimum of two years of heavy equipment experience, a valid motor vehicle operator license with