Maintenance/Operator

Hazleton Quarry, a division of H&K Group, Inc., is seeking a Plant Maintenance/Utility Person to support production and maintenance at our Weatherly, PA location.

About the role

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, action-oriented, detail-oriented, and excels at teamwork. A CDL license is not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policies
• 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 the plant and be able to substitute when necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR related experience and/or training
• A combination of education and experience may be considered
• At least 1+ years of quarry experience
• 1+ years of welding experience or equivalent 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 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

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand and walk
• Frequently required to: use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear
• Occasionally required to sit
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Specific vision needs include depth perception and ability to adjust focus

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

Benefits

• 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

Pay

$26–$29 hourly