H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team. Pre-employment drug testing (EOE) Great Benefits offered! Groundperson US-PA-Pottsville Job ID: 2024-2431 Type: Regular Full-Time Category: Quarry Pottsville Quarry Overview

Pottsville Quarry and Asphalt is looking for an experienced Groundperson to support production and maintenance. The ideal candidate is safety focused, action oriented, pays attention to detail, and excels at teamwork. A CDL license is not required.

Why work for Pottsville Quarry and Asphalt?

• • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• • Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• • 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• • Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• • Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• • Performs 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

Qualifications

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• • 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
• • Willing and able to work a 2nd shift schedule
• • Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed

• • Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

     

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• • 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

     

     

Physical Demands

• • Regularly required to stand and walk
• • Frequently required to Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status PI241512331