Heavy Equipment Operator

Henkels & McCoy; Manchester Township (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkels & McCoy is looking for a qualified Heavy Equipment Operator in Pennsylvania. This field-based role involves operating machines like backhoes and excavators for the installation and maintenance of underground utilities.

Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience, a valid motor vehicle operator license, and the ability to comply with safety regulations. Join a team committed to safety and career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience with construction and excavation.
• Valid motor vehicle operator license; CDL A preferred.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and undergo random testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate various heavy equipment for installation or maintenance of utilities.
• Adhere to H&M’s safety culture and regulations.
• Perform daily maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Excavation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoes

Excavators

Dozers

Directional bore machines

Job description

Overview

Henkels & McCoy is an industry-leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure construction and maintenance services for the power, oil & gas pipeline, gas distribution, and communication markets throughout North America. Founded in 1923, Henkels & McCoy adapts over 95 years of experience to the dynamic and evolving infrastructure needs of today. Henkels & McCoy has been recognized with an E. I. DuPont Safety Excellence Award and is a founding member of the ET&D Partnership, a collaborative industry partnership working to reduce fatalities, injuries, and illnesses in the electric line construction industry. H&M is a subsidiary of MasTec, a certified Minority-Controlled Company by the National Minority Supplier.

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 Individuals with Disabilities