Asphalt Groundsperson

We are seeking a highly skilled and safety-focused Asphalt Groundsperson to join our team at The H&K Group. As a key member of our plant operations team, you will be responsible for supporting plant production and maintenance, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.

• Perform all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Perform plant maintenance and repairs
• Maintain clean work areas, including catwalks, walk-ways, and general plant area
• Proactively learn plant functions and operations, and 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

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR related experience and/or training
• A combination of education and experience may be considered
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to fit test & 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, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Noise level is usually loud.