Senior Excavator Operator — Health Benefits & Training

Lehigh Valley Division; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

On-the-job training

Career development programs

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Division, a division of H&K Group, Inc., seeks an experienced Excavator Operator to operate excavator equipment and assist paving activities on road construction projects in the Easton, PA area. The role requires moving between tasks as needed, maintaining safety per OSHA, and performing loader tasks.

Candidates should have 1-year certificate or 6 months experience, pass a skills test, and demonstrate strong communication.

Qualifications

• One-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school OR six months of related experience.
• Able to pass practical skills test for excavators and loaders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions
• Problem solving and PPE use
• Ability to meet physical requirements

Responsibilities

• Performs work adhering to OSHA and H&K Safety policies.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of equipment daily.
• Operates loader: starts engine, shifts gears, and maneuvers to load and move material.
• Moves material and operates bucket, delivering to trucks or stockpiles.
• Maintains on-site stockpiles and ensures product is blended correctly.
• Provides excellent customer service on site and follows company procedures.
• Performs routine maintenance on loader and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety compliance

Communication

Operational knowledge

Problem solving

PPE experience

Physical fitness

Education

1-year certificate or technical training

Related experience as alternative

Job description

Lehigh Valley Division, a division of H&K Group, Inc., seeks an experienced Excavator Operator to operate excavator equipment and assist paving activities on road construction projects in the Easton, PA area. The role requires moving between tasks as needed, maintaining safety per OSHA, and performing loader tasks.

Candidates should have 1-year certificate or 6 months experience, pass a skills test, and demonstrate strong communication.