Asphalt Groundsperson

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!Asphalt GroundspersonUS-PA-Hunlock CreekJob ID: 2025-2791Type: Regular Full-Time# of Openings: 1Category: QuarryPikes Creek AsphaltOverviewPikes Creek Division of the H&K Group, Inc. is looking for an Asphalt Groundsperson to support plant 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 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 Perform all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policiesPerform plant maintenanceMaintain clean work areas including catwalks, walk-ways and general plant areaProactively learn plant functions and operationsObtain all knowledge to complete assigned tasksTake direction from and work in a team with all other site personnelCross train to learn all jobs of plant and be able to substitute when necessaryOther duties as assignedQualificationsRequired Skills, Education, and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR related experience and/or trainingA combination of education and experience may be consideredEffective verbal and written communicationAbility to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as neededAbility to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job) Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience3+ months related experienceExperience operating heavy equipmentStrong preference for Loader operation experienceExperience working in a quarry, heavy civil construction, or other outdoor industrial settingMSHA or other relevant safety certification Physical DemandsRegularly required to stand and walkFrequently required to: Use hands to finger, handle, or feelReach with hands and armsClimb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlTalk or hearOccasionally required to SitLift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionallySpecific vision needs include Depth perception Ability to adjust focus Work EnvironmentRegularly exposed to Moving mechanical partsOutside weather conditionsFrequently exposed to High, precarious placesFumes or airborne particlesVibrationOccasionally exposed to risk of electrical shockNoise level is usually loud H&K Group, Inc.’s Pikes Creek Quarry and Pikes Creek Asphalt (formerly Pikes Creek Asphalt & Crushed Stone) has been producing a full line of high-quality construction aggregate and asphalt since 2000. Pikes Creek Quarry and Pikes Creek Asphalt currently serve the Luzerne, Wyoming, and Sullivan County regions of PA with industry leading products and services. 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!PIb928a249aa1a-37483-38553561