Floating Plant Operator - Northern Divisions

The H&K Group; Skippack (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid Health Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The H&K Group is seeking a Floating Plant Operator to support production and maintenance at asphalt plants in our Northern Divisions. Ideal candidates are safety-focused, detail-oriented, and work well in a team. A CDL is not required.

Based in Skippack, PA, this role involves plant maintenance, operations, and cross-training across multiple jobs to ensure continuous production and safety compliance. Competitive hourly wages and strong benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or related experience and/or training.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to fit test and utilize PPE as needed.
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job).

Responsibilities

• Perform MSHA and H&K safety policies.
• Perform plant maintenance.
• Maintain clean work areas including catwalks, walk-ways and plant area.
• Proactively learn plant functions and operations.
• Obtain knowledge to complete assigned tasks.
• Take direction and work in a team with site personnel.
• Cross train to learn all plant jobs and substitute when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

PPE & fit testing

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Related experience or training

Tools

Loader operation

Heavy equipment experience

Job description

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.

Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)

Great Benefits offered!

Floating Plant Operator - Northern Divisions

US-PA-Skippack

Job ID: 2026-3112

Category: Quarry Materials Division

Overview

Materials Division of the H&K Group, Inc., is looking for a Floating Plant Operator to support production and maintenance at the asphalt plants in our Northern Divisions. 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 and 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

The 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 over 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.

Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)

Pre-employment Physical

Compensation details: 25-30 Hourly Wage