Heavy Equipment Operator

Henkels & McCoy, Inc.; Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Stroudsburg, PA. This field-based position involves operating various equipment such as backhoes and excavators for the installation and maintenance of underground utilities. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in construction or heavy equipment operation, must possess a valid driver's license, and will need to pass a pre-employment drug test. Safety compliance and knowledge of OSHA regulations are essential for this role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for installation and maintenance of underground utilities.
• Embrace safety culture including operation of equipment with appropriate PPE.
• Familiarity with OSHA Regulations regarding trench safety.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Maintenance of equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoes

Excavators

Dozers

Plows

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 is 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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