Heavy Equipment Operator — Excavation with Work/Life Balance

Horst Group; Mount Pocono (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Progressive travel policy

Medical coverage

Identity protection

Holidays and vacation

Tuition assistance

Referral bonus

Job summary

Horst Excavating is seeking experienced equipment operators for projects around the Mt Pocono area. Candidates must be proficient with excavators, dozers, loaders, wheel loaders, skid steers or backhoes, and be able to perform routine maintenance and inspections.

We value self-motivated professionals who work with minimal supervision and prioritize quality and work/life balance. Join a long-standing team with over 60 years in business.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English.
• Minimum 1 year of general labor experience in excavation required.
• Must have some prior experience operating excavating heavy equipment.
• A current valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain excavating machinery and equipment.
• Operates heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in road, utility, site, or highway construction projects.
• Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor.

Skills

Operate excavators

Maintain equipment

English communication

Basic math

Education

8th grade or higher

Vocational training preferred

Job description

Horst Excavating is seeking experienced equipment operators for projects around the Mt Pocono area. Candidates must be proficient with excavators, dozers, loaders, wheel loaders, skid steers or backhoes, and be able to perform routine maintenance and inspections.

We value self-motivated professionals who work with minimal supervision and prioritize quality and work/life balance. Join a long-standing team with over 60 years in business.