1st & 2nd Shift Groundsperson

About the role

Silver Hill Quarry, a division of H&K Group, Inc., seeks a Groundsperson to join our team. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Work in a safe and professional manner
• Perform plant maintenance
• Maintain clean work areas including catwalks, walkways, and general plant area
• Proactively learn plant functions and operations
• Obtain all knowledge to complete assigned tasks
• Take direction from and work in a team with all other site personnel
• Cross train to learn all jobs of plant and be able to substitute when necessary
• Take on other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED)
• Related experience and/or training
• Effective verbal and written communication
• 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 related experience
• Experience operating heavy equipment
• Strong preference for Loader operation experience
• Experience working in a quarry, heavy civil construction, or other outdoor industrial setting
• MSHA or other relevant safety certification

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand and walk
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms
• Rarely required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Rarely required to talk or hear
• Occasionally required to sit
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Outside weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to high, precarious places
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Vibration
• Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock
• Noise level is usually loud

Company Information

H&K Group, Inc. (H&K’s) Silver Hill Quarry and Silver Hill Asphalt facilities have been producing construction aggregate and asphalt materials since 1986. Located in Narvon, PA, we serve the Lancaster, Berks, and Chester county regions of PA with exceptional quality products. As a vertically integrated company, H&K provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Founded in 1971, H&K has grown and prospered for 50 years, investing in its people to ensure their development and growth within the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

H&K Group, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.