Heavy Equipment Operator

About the role

The Landis C. Deck and Sons Division of the H&K Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced and motivated Heavy Equipment Operator, specifically a Dozer Operator.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment to achieve daily production goals
• Moves levers and depresses pedals to control operation, function, and movement of machine
• Cleans equipment as scheduled
• Ensures equipment is safely and securely parked and stored
• Maintains equipment by greasing properly and checking fluids daily (oils, coolant, fuel level)
• Performs daily checks on equipment to ensure proper operating condition
• Notifies shop foreman of any requirements for maintenance or repairs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• One-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school OR six months of related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Able to pass practical skills test for heavy equipment including dozers, excavators, and loaders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Problem solving ability
• Ability to understand and utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience and/or training
• Experience working in heavy civil construction, road construction, or quarries
• OSHA or other relevant safety certifications

Skills

• Preferred: Two years of related experience and/or training
• Preferred: Experience working in heavy civil construction, road construction, or quarries
• Preferred: OSHA or other relevant safety certifications

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
• 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

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

N/A