Heavy Equipment Operator

H&K Group • Hilltown Township, PA

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Blooming Glen Contractors, located in Blooming Glen, PA, is currently seeking experienced and motivated Heavy Equipment Operators to become a part of our team. This position entails the operation of heavy equipment in order to achieve daily production goals. Blooming Glen Contractors 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, Blooming Glen Contractors would be happy to consider you for this position.
Blooming Glen Contractors, Inc. (BGC) is a family owned and operated heavy civil construction services and site contracting company based in Perkasie, Pennsylvania. BGC provides full-service site contracting and heavy civil construction services in the following core service areas: complete site and land development, demolition, transportation & structures, water & wastewater, design-build and value engineering and emergency response.
Founded in 1971, BGC remains dedicated to providing our customers and clients with exceptional service and finished products of the highest quality.
Why work for Blooming Glen Contractors, Inc.?

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
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Write routine reports and correspondence
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
• Mathematical skills including ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• 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)

Nice To Haves

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

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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees