Excavator Operator

OverviewBelvidere Sand & Gravel, a division of H&K Group, Inc., is looking for a Loader Operator and Excavator Operator! Experience with a 330 excavator with a hammer is not required but definitely a plus! The ideal candidate is energetic, motivated, experienced, and carries out work safely. Why work for H&K Group, Inc.? Competitive salary commensurate with experience100% Company-paid Health Benefits401(k) Savings and Investment PlanTuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programsAdditional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and moreResponsibilitiesEssential Duties and Responsibilities Performs all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policiesPerform pre and post trip of equipment every day and fill out daily inspection sheetsStarts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel/moves joysticks/levers to operate heavy equipment including excavator with hammerMoves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front end loader forward to force bucket into finished productMoves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled and dumps material into truck or railProvide excellent customer service to all customers on siteMaintains haul roads that are smooth and safeKeep stockpiles properly bermed and maintainedEnsure product is blended correctlyPerforms routine maintenance on equipment such as lubricating and cleaningOther duties as assignedQualificationsRequired Skills, Education, and ExperienceOne-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school OR six months of related experience and/or trainingEquivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered Able to pass practical skills test for excavators and loadersStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructionsProblem solvingAbility to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as neededAbility to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job) Preferred Skills, Education, and ExperienceTwo years of related experience and/or trainingExperience and practical skills for other heavy equipment Strong preference for experience and practical skills with a 330 excavator with hammer and loaderExperience working in heavy civil construction, road construction, or quarriesOSHA or other relevant safety certificationsPhysical DemandsFrequently required to SitUse hands to finger, handle, or feelReach with hands and armsStoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlTalk or hearOccasionally required to Stand, walk, climb, and balanceLift and/or move up to 50 poundsSpecific vision abilities include distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus Work EnvironmentRegularly exposed to Outside weather conditionsVibrationFrequently exposed to fumes or airborne particlesOccasionally exposed to moving mechanical partsNoise level is usually loudBelvidere Sand & Gravel (BS&G) has been producing a complete line of natural sand and gravel products since 2001. Located on Route 519 at the 41.5 mile-marker in Warren County, NJ with easy access from I-78 and I-80, we supply our products to various contractors and manufacturing plants all over the east coast. We also offer comprehensive delivery service for all our products.H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for 50 years.Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K''s strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.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)Pre-employment Physical 100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!PI188445567

Created: 2025-10-04