Groundperson
2 months ago
Douglassville, Pennsylvania, United States
The H&K Group
Full time
About The H&K GroupThe 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 SummaryWe 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
- 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)
- 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
- 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