Heavy Equipment Operator: Growth, Training & Benefits

Energy Jobline ZR; Finksburg (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid Health Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

H&K Group, Inc. in Maryland is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to run dozers, excavators and loaders, helping achieve daily production goals while maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities include equipment checks, daily maintenance, and following OSHA policies. The role requires physical endurance, attention to detail, and teamwork on civil projects across the region.

Qualifications

• One-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school OR six months of related experience and/or training.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Able to pass practical skills test for heavy equipment including dozers, excavators, and loaders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Problem solving
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed.
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job).

Responsibilities

• Performs all work adhering to OSHA and H&K Safety policies.
• Moves levers and depresses pedals to control operation, function, and movement of machine.
• Feels lever and listens for stalling action of engine to operate equipment most efficiently.
• Cleans equipment as scheduled.
• Ensures equipment is safely and securely parked and stored.
• Maintains equipment by greasing properly and checking fluids daily (oils, coolant, fuel level).
• Performs daily checks on equipment to ensure proper operating condition.
• Notifies shop foreman of any requirements for maintenance or repairs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

1-year cert

Related experience

Job description

H&K Group, Inc. in Maryland is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to run dozers, excavators and loaders, helping achieve daily production goals while maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities include equipment checks, daily maintenance, and following OSHA policies. The role requires physical endurance, attention to detail, and teamwork on civil projects across the region.