Heavy Equipment Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401K match and profit sharing

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition Assistance

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Horst Group is seeking an Equipment Operator to join their excavation team in Lancaster, PA. Responsibilities include operating heavy machinery for excavation projects and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have experience operating excavating equipment, strong communication skills, and a valid driver's license. This role offers excellent benefits including medical coverage, a 401K match, and tuition assistance. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and submit their resume.

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience operating excavating heavy equipment.
• Minimum 1 year of general labor experience in excavation required.
• A current valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment on various excavation projects.
• Perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Follow company policies and safety standards.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Attention to detail

Basic shop mathematics

Communication skills

Education

Basic academic education (at least 8th grade)

Vocational training preferred

Tools

Excavating machinery

Measuring instruments

Job description

Horst Excavating has been a trusted leader in the site‑work industry for more than 65 years. We are seeking individuals who are motivated to work, learn, and build long‑term careers in the field of excavation.

We are a company committed to growth, and we take pride in fostering a culture that values teamwork, respect, and work–life balance. At Horst Excavating, you are not just another employee‑you are a recognized and valued member of the team.

If you are looking to join an organization where your contributions matter and your development is supported, we invite you to consider building your career with us. APPLY NOW!

Equipment Operator

Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, loaders, wheel loaders, skid loaders, and backhoes on a variety of excavation projects.

Self‑Perform Skills Expectations

As a crucial part of Horst Excavation's Self‑Perform team, you'll be expected to perform the following with the highest degree of precision and quality:

• Operate and maintains excavating machinery and equipment.
• Operates heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in road, utility, site, or highway construction projects.
• Assists in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Properly follows company policies and safety standards, as well as job site specific safety plan. Communicates any observed deviations from the project specifications to their supervisor.
• 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 their supervisor.

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 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.

Excellent Benefits

• Affordable and customizable Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Generous 401K match and profit sharing plan
• Employer covered Short Term Disability
• Employer covered Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance Program
• Employer covered Identity Fraud Protection
• Generous paid vacation policy
• Paid holidays / Generous Vacation
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral Bonus

If you are interested in joining an established commercial excavation firm with a long‑standing reputation for quality work and dependability, apply and submit your resume today.

Only qualified candidates will be considered.

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