What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at D.H. Funk & Sons Excavating?
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