Groundperson

2 months ago


Douglassville, Pennsylvania, United States The H&K Group Full time
About The H&K Group

The H&K Group is a leading provider of construction materials and heavy civil contracting services. With a rich history dating back to the 1930s, our company has grown to become a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and safety-focused individual to join our team as a Groundperson. This role will support production and maintenance operations at our Douglassville Quarry location.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policies
  • Perform all work in a safe and professional manner
  • Perform plant maintenance
  • Maintain clean work areas, including catwalks, walk-ways, 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 plant and be able to substitute when necessary
  • Other duties as assigned
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited educational institution or related experience and/or training
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Ability to fit test and 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
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