Heavy Equipment Operator (Easton)

H&K GroupEaston, PA, United States

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Heavy Equipment Operator

Lehigh Valley Division, a part of the H&K Group, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Heavy Equipment Operator to become a part of our team. This position entails the operation of heavy equipment in order to achieve daily production goals. H&K is deeply committed to preserving and protecting the health and safety of each and every one of its employees. As such, we are looking for someone who can work efficiently without compromising their responsibility to conduct the functions of their position in a safe and responsible manner. If you meet the job requirements outlined below, H&K would be happy to consider you for this position.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Performs all work adhering to OSHA and H&K Safety policies
Moves levers and depresses pedals to control operation, function and movement of machine
Feels lever and listens for stalling action of engine to operate equipment most efficiently
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
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills, Education, and Experience :

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

Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

Problem solving

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 :

Two years of related experience and / or training

Experience working in heavy civil construction, road construction, or quarries

OSHA or other relevant safety certifications

Physical Demands

Frequently required to :

Sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Use hands to finger, handle, feel

Reach with hands & arms

Talk or hear

Occasionally required to :

Stand, walk, climb, and balance

Lift and / or move up to 50 pounds

Specific vision requirements :

Distance

Peripheral

Depth perception

Ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

Regularly exposed to :

Outside weather conditions

Vibration

Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles

Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts

Noise level is usually loud

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Heavy Equipment Operator • Easton, PA, United States