Equipment Operator + CDL A

The Horst Group • Lancaster, PA

313d • $25 - $30

About The Position

Horst Excavating is looking for an experienced Equipment Operator with a CDL A and experience hauling heavy equipment. As an Equipment Operator you'll be expected to perform the following with the highest degree of precision and quality: Operate and maintain excavating machinery and equipment of various sizes and weights used in road, utility, site, or highway construction projects. Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment. Is attentive to and participates in the total quality process. Communicates any concerns or potential long-term performance issues to supervisor.

Requirements

• Requires basic academic education, through at least 8th grade (or equivalent). Vocational training preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English.
• Must have some prior experience operating excavating heavy equipment.
• Minimum 1 year of general labor experience in excavation required.
• Must have ability to perform basic shop mathematics.
• Basic skill level in use of measuring instruments and simple tools required.
• A current valid CDL A (manual transmission) is required.
• Must be able to load and operate a 33,000 lbs. single axle dump truck with a 40,000 lbs. tag-along trailer.
• Ability to perform labor tasks (shoveling, raking, minor pipe work, tamping).
• Able to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Will be required to obtain all clearances required to work on school projects, including but not limited to the Pennsylvania and Federal criminal history records, finger submission, Act 34 background check, and Act 151 child abuse clearances.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational training in equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain excavating machinery and equipment of various sizes and weights used in road, utility, site, or highway construction projects.
• Perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Refer defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Clean equipment.
• Participate in the total quality process.
• Communicate any concerns or potential long-term performance issues to supervisor.

Benefits

• Excellent and Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: High school or GED