Trackhoe Operator

H&K Group, Inc.; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

100% company-paid health benefits

401(k) savings and investment plan

Tuition reimbursement programs

Additional training programs

Job summary

A construction and material handling company is seeking an Equipment and Trackhoe Operator in Pottstown. The ideal candidate is experienced with trackhoe operations, safety-focused, and possesses strong teamwork skills. Responsibilities include operating machinery, maintaining equipment, and ensuring site safety while working collaboratively with a team. Benefits include competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for training and career development.

Qualifications

• Extensive trackhoe operations experience is required.
• Experience with equipment maintenance is essential.
• Strong written communication skills needed.
• Leadership and teamwork skills are important.
• Must be self-motivated and organized.
• Safety-focused mindset is a must.
• Ability to fit test and utilize PPE is necessary.
• Must meet physical requirements relevant to the job.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work according to safety policies.
• Create and maintain a safe worksite.
• Maintain equipment including Q329 and Pickup.
• Crush up site material using Q329 trackhoe.
• Identify site needs and develop action plans.
• Work collaboratively with team members.
• Assist with cleaning, packing, and transporting equipment.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Trackhoe operations experience

Equipment maintenance

Proficient written communication

Leadership and teamwork skills

Self-motivated and organized

Safety-focused

Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE

Ability to meet physical requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Q329 Caterpillar trackhoe

LT105 portable crusher

Job description

Pottstown Division, a division of the H&K Group, Inc., is looking for an Equipment and Trackhoe Operator! Experience with a Q329 Caterpillar Trackhoe is not required but definitely a plus! The ideal candidate is energetic, motivated, experienced, and carries out work safely.

Benefits

• 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

• Performs all work according to OSHA, MSHA, and H&K Safety policies
• Create a safe worksite
• Maintain equipment (Q329, Pickup)
• Crush up site material using Q329 trackhoe
• Identify site needs, develop plan, and use various equipment to complete job efficiently
• Work with team members
• Clean, pack up, and help transport equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• Extensive trackhoe operations experience
• Experience with equipment maintenance
• Proficient written communication
• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution
• Experience with loader operations
• Experience with Q329 Caterpillar trackhoe and LT105 portable crusher
• OSHA, MSHA, or other safety certifications

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to
  • Sit for long periods
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Talk or hear
• Occasionally required to
  • Stand, walk, climb, and balance
  • Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities include
  • Distance
  • Peripheral
  • Depth perception
  • Ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to
  • Outdoor weather conditions
  • Bouncing/vibration
• Occasionally exposed to
  • Moving mechanical parts
  • Fumes or airborne particles
• Noise level is usually loud

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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