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Heavy Equipment Operator

D.H. Funk & Sons Excavating
Columbia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026

D.H. Funk & Sons is a family-owned and operated excavating & paving contractor. We serve Southeast and Central Pennsylvania with quality work and strong moral & ethical values – Dedication, Honesty, Family, Unity, Neighborly, & Kingdom. We are looking for experienced Heavy Equipment Operators that do high quality work, work well with others, and want to be a part of a growing company. If you LOVE being outdoors & working with your hands, have extensive experience in heavy equipment operating, and care about safety and a job done right, consider joining our tight-knit, supportive team!

Our Ideal Operator:

  • Experience: We prefer that applicants have at least 3 years of extensive operating experience in the excavating field, preferably before applying to this position. A general knowledge of safety would also be appreciated.
  • Computer/Technology Skills: A smartphone is required to use the company app for tracking hours, etc.
  • Active: While you will mainly be operating equipment, there will be times that you will also be assisting with other tasks. At times, this position requires lifting up to 50 lbs. & exerting up to 100 lbs., lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, pushing, & repetitive motion.
  • Team Player: Ability to get along and work efficiently with a team of 2 or more workers. Owns up to mistakes, pulls their own weight, & is friendly.
  • Reliable & Trustworthy: Work hours are 7 am to 5/5:30 pm, about 50 hours per week. Must be willing to put in overtime. Saturdays are optional but highly preferred.
  • Motivated: While your experience is important for this position, it is not as important as your attitude. We prefer an applicant who is friendly and a good team player.
  • Safety Clothing: Steel tip boots & work pants are needed.
  • Travel: 90% of job sites are within a 30-mile radius. Per diem pay applies for jobs over 30 miles from the shop. (Mileage starts after 30 miles)

What we offer our Operators:

  • $23 - $29/hour, DOE
  • Consistent hours, 7 am to 5 pm, with required overtime.
  • Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Retirement 401K w/ a company match
  • Disability & Life Insurance
  • Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off
  • Safety equipment provided
  • Company shirts, hoodies, beanies, & hats
  • Annual bonus
  • Bereavement Leave, OT Pay, Free Apparel, Fitness Reimbursement Program
  • Christmas party & summer company event w/ catered food
  • Offered opportunities to train & develop for advancement within the company
  • Strong values that provide an uplifting & supportive work environment for every employee

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Heavy equipment operation: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $29

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