Experienced Asphalt Plant Operator

About the Team

H&K Group, Inc. has been a dynamic, vertically integrated group of companies for 50 years, evolving from a small family business into a leader in heavy civil contracting and construction materials. The Silver Hill Quarry and Silver Hill Asphalt facilities, located in Narvon, PA, have been producing a full line of construction aggregate and asphalt materials since 1986. From this key location, the facilities supply the Lancaster, Berks, and Chester county regions with exceptional quality products.

At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support needed to develop and grow within the company. We seek dynamic, motivated individuals driven to make a difference, recognizing that our strength and success are directly related to the talents, dedication, and performance of our employees.

About the Role

Silver Hill Asphalt is seeking an experienced Plant Operator to support production at the asphalt plants. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, action-oriented, detail-oriented, and excels at teamwork. This role is critical for maintaining the efficiency and quality of our operations in a quarry and outdoor industrial setting.

In this position, you will operate machinery within the asphalt plant while proactively learning plant functions and operations. You will take direction from and collaborate with all other site personnel, cross-training to learn all jobs of the plant and substitute when necessary. A CDL license is not required for this role.

Hiring Process

Candidates selected for this position will undergo a pre-employment physical and drug testing. Final determination on compensation will be made by company leadership consistent with the scope of work, considering the candidate's education, experience, skills, past performance, demonstrated leadership, and influence.

Work location

Work model: On-site

South Churchtown Road, Churchtown, Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 17555, United States

Caernarvon Township, Pennsylvania

Key Responsibilities

check_circleOperate machinery within the asphalt plant
check_circlePerform all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policies
check_circleProactively learn plant functions and operations
check_circleCross train to learn all jobs of plant and substitute when necessary
check_circleWork in a team with all other site personnel

Requirements

verifiedHigh school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED)
verifiedAt least 5+ years of Plant Operator experience
verifiedMSHA or other relevant safety certification preferred

Nice to Have

Experience working in a quarry, heavy civil construction, or other outdoor industrial setting. MSHA or other relevant safety certification.

Benefits & Perks

check_circle100% Company-paid Health Benefitscheck_circle401(k) Savings and Investment Plancheck_circleTuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employeescheck_circleAdditional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, and manufacturer offered training

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Msha, CDL.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) OR related experience.

Frequently asked questions about Experienced Asphalt Plant Operator at H&K Group, Inc.

What does a Experienced Asphalt Plant Operator at H&K Group, Inc. do?expand_more

A Experienced Asphalt Plant Operator at H&K Group, Inc. is responsible for the following: Operate machinery within the asphalt plant; Perform all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policies; Proactively learn plant functions and operations; and Cross train to learn all jobs of plant and substitute when necessary.

What are the requirements for this Experienced Asphalt Plant Operator role?expand_more

H&K Group, Inc. is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED); At least 5+ years of Plant Operator experience; and MSHA or other relevant safety certification preferred.

Where is the Experienced Asphalt Plant Operator role at H&K Group, Inc. located?expand_more

Experienced Asphalt Plant Operator at H&K Group, Inc. is based in South Churchtown Road, Churchtown, Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 17555, United States. This is a on-site role.

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H&K Group, Inc. has listed this Experienced Asphalt Plant Operator role as on-site.

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Experienced Asphalt Plant Operator at H&K Group, Inc. typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.

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Key skills for Experienced Asphalt Plant Operator at H&K Group, Inc. include Msha; and CDL.

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Educational requirements for this role: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) OR related experience.

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Experienced Asphalt Plant Operator at H&K Group, Inc. is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.