Groundperson

About the role

Belvidere Sand & Gravel, a partner with the H&K Group, Inc., is seeking an experienced Groundperson to support production and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Performs all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Performs all work in a safe and professional manner
• Performs plant maintenance
• Maintain clean work areas including catwalks, walk-ways 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
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED)
• Related experience and/or training
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Willing and able to work a 1st or 2nd shift schedule
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• 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)

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision 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
• 100% paid medical insurance for you and your family!

Pay

Final determination on pay will be made by company leadership consistent with the scope of work and considering the candidates’ education, experience, skills, past performance, demonstrated leadership, and influence.

Schedule

Regularly required to stand and walk

Frequently required toUse hands to finger, handle, or feel

Reach with hands and arms

Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Talk or hear

Frequently exposed toHigh, precarious places

Vomiting or airborne particles

Vibration

Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock

Noise level is usually loud

Physical Demands

Regularly exposed toMoving mechanical parts

Outside weather conditions

Frequently exposed toHigh, precarious places

Vomiting or airborne particles

Vibration

Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock

Noise level is usually loud

About H&K Group, Inc.

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 50 years.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.