Heavy Equipment Operator

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

Job summary

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator based in Allentown, PA. The role involves operating various equipment such as excavators and backhoes for the installation and maintenance of underground utilities. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of relevant experience and a valid motor vehicle operator license. Emphasis on safety practices and maintaining equipment is crucial.

This position requires passing a pre-employment drug test. Join a Union Employer committed to equal opportunity for all candidates.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operates various equipment for installation of underground utilities.
• Embrace H&M's safety culture, including safe equipment operation.
• Daily maintenance of equipment, including fluids and greasing.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness (OSHA regulations)

Mechanical maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excavators

Backhoes

Directional bore machines

Job description

Job Summary

This position is a field based role and will travel daily to job sites mostly in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Operates various equipment including backhoes, excavators, dozers, plows, trenchers and or directional bore machines for the installation or maintenance of underground utilities, and other duties as directed by foreman.
• Operators are expected to embrace H&M’s safety culture including safe operation of equipment, appropriate PPE and participating in daily and weekly safety talks.
• Operators will be directed in placing or maintaining underground utilities. This could include but not limited to digging around existing utilities, placing conduit, placing handholes, placing manholes, backfilling & compacting.
• Operators will be responsible for daily maintenance of equipment such as and maintaining fluids, greasing equipment as required and other routine maintenance as necessary.
• Operators are required to be familiar with OSHA Regulations regarding trench safety.

Qualifications

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

Henkels and McCoy is a Union Employer.

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.