Primary Plant Operator

Chalfont Quarry; Chalfont (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Company-Paid Health Benefits

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan

Tuition reimbursement programs

Job summary

Chalfont Quarry in Chalfont, PA is seeking a Primary Plant Operator to support smooth operation and maintenance of plant equipment. You will follow MSHA safety policies, assist in daily start/stop procedures, and help keep production on schedule.

The role requires basic mechanical abilities, good communication, teamwork, and willingness to work outdoors in a loud environment. Prior quarry or heavy equipment experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED or related experience.
• Basic mechanical abilities and safety focus are required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Ability to meet physical requirements and wear PPE as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policies.
• Know and follow company start and stop procedures.
• Performs daily greasing and oil checks on crushers and screens.
• Keeps walkways clear of debris and reports spillage to supervisor.
• Inspects equipment and reports maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Assists with production scheduling and equipment changes to improve efficiency.
• Fills out necessary paperwork daily.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Q329 Caterpillar trackhoe

LT105 portable crusher

Job description

Overview

Chalfont Quarry, a division of the H&K Group, Inc., is seeking a Primary Plant Operator to support smooth operation and maintenance of plant equipment. The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, and works well in a team.

Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Know and follow company start and stop procedures
• Performs daily greasing and oil checks on crushers and screens
• Keeps walkways clear of any debris and reports spillage issues to superintendent
• Performs daily guarding inspections and plant checks and reports any maintenance issues to superintendent
• Inspects screen media to ensure proper condition for maximum production
• Keeps operating booth clean and free from any inappropriate materials
• Carries out duties and work procedures to meet production schedules
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of quarry operations and work crew
• When needed/required assists workers in solving production problems
• Fills out necessary paperwork daily
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) OR one month of related experience and/or training
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Basic mechanical abilities
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Leadership and teamwork skills
• Self-motivated and organized
• Safety-focused
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• 3+ months of related experience and/or training
• Experience with equipment maintenance
• Experience with heavy equipment, especially Q329 caterpillar trackhoe and LT105 portable crusher
• MSHA or other relevant safety certifications

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to:
  • Sit
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
  • Reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to talk and hear
• Occasionally required to:
  • Stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities:
  • Distance
  • Peripheral
  • Depth perception

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to:
  • Moving mechanical parts
  • Vibrations
  • Fumes or airborne particles
• Noise level is usually loud

Chalfont Quarry

Chalfont Quarry (formerly H&K Materials) maintains the distinction of being the first surface mining operation purchased by H&K Group, Inc. in 1973. Since this time, Chalfont Quarry and Chalfont Asphalt have been producing and supplying a full line of high-quality construction aggregate and asphalt products to the Bucks and Montgomery Counties region. Owned and operated by Naceville Materials, JV, (partnership between H&K Group, Inc. and Naceville Materials, Inc.), Chalfont Quarry and Chalfont Asphalt are capable of providing full-service delivery of both our asphalt and construction aggregate products.

The H&K Group, Inc.

provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for over 50 years.

Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K's strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.

H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.

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Pre-employment Physical

100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!