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. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team. Pre-employment drug testing (EOE) Great Benefits offered! Experienced Pit Loader Operator US-PA-Chalfont Job ID: 2024-2411 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Quarry Chalfont Quarry Overview

Chalfont Quarry

,

a division of the

H&K Group, Inc.

is seeking an experienced Pit Loader Operator. The Pit Loader Operator loads, unloads, stores, transfers, distributes, and inventories stone products and materials. The ideal candidate is motivated, experienced, and carries out work safely.

Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?

• * Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• * 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

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• * Performs all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policies
• * Perform pre and post trip of equipment every day and fill out daily inspection sheets
• * Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel/moves joysticks to operate loader
• * Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front end loader forward to force bucket into finished product
• * Moves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled and dumps material into truck or rail
• * Provide excellent customer service to all customers on site
• * Maintains haul roads that are smooth and safe
• * Keep stockpiles properly bermed and maintained
• * Ensure product is blended correctly
• * Performs routine maintenance on loader such as lubricating and cleaning
• * Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• • High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR one year of related experience and/or training
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• * Verbal and written communication skills
• * Able and willing to work a 2^nd^ shift schedule
• * Experience operating heavy equipment
• * Problem solving
• * Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed

• * Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

   

• * 3 years related experience
• * Strong preference for Loader operation experience
• * Experience working in a quarry, heavy civil construction, or other outdoor industrial setting