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Structures Division, a division of the H&K Group, Inc. is looking for a Concrete Paving Foreperson to train and direct activities of the crew in heavy civil and highway construction projects.

Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more
• Company provided vehicle to meet job responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all work according to OSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Reads blueprints and job-related documents to properly plan work
• Records daily events in job diary
• Schedules materials, equipment, and work for the crew
• Develops crew SIP's and submits to site Foreperson
• Tracks daily quantities and submits to site Foreperson
• Conducts daily huddles with crew to establish daily production goals and ensures all members of crew know and buy into the plan for the day
• Communicates goals and purposes effectively. Lead and demonstrate by example
• Influences and enforces company values. Recognizes misalignments with company values and culture and rectifies
• Proactively trains and mentors crew members to enhance their skills and knowledge
• Communicates with customer representatives and inspectors in a courteously and professionally
• Performs all other duties of crew members as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university OR one year of related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Working knowledge and ability to safety and efficiently understand and direct carpentry crew
• Ability to read blueprints and job-related documents
• Ability to operate surveying instrument, shoot elevations and straight lines
• Experience with pile driving and drilling equipment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Problem solving
• Basic computer skills including internet, email, and the use of digital cameras for work documentation
• Driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to travel as required for projects
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• 2 years of relevant experience and/or training
• Experience operating heavy equipment used in highway construction
• Supervisory experience
• OSHA or other relevant safety certifications

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch or crawl
• Use hands to finger, handle, feel; reach with hands and arms
• Talk and hear
• Occasionally required to sit
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and high, precarious places
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles
• Noise level is usually moderate

H&K's Structures Division key difference is our customized, value engineered approach to your project. We specialize in providing value engineering and utilizing the latest technology to address the difficult commercial site problems where hills, slopes, cuts, fills, wetlands and additional space are critical elements in development. We do this with the best geotechnical engineering possible, National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) certified installers and a dedicated management team.

The 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 over 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.

This position may have the opportunity to work on prevailing wage projects. Prevailing wage work is not guaranteed. Final determination on pay will be made by company leadership consistent with the scope of work and considering the candidates' education, experience, skills, past performance, demonstrated leadership, and influence.

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!

Birdsboro Quarry, a division of H&K Group, Inc., is looking for a Bulldozer Operator! Experience with D8-D9 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 experience
• 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Performs all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Perform pre and post trip of equipment every day and fill out daily inspection sheets
• Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel/moves joysticks/levers to operate bulldozer
• Provide excellent customer service to all customers on site
• Maintains haul roads that are smooth and safe
• Keep stockpiles properly bermed and maintained
• Ensure product is blended correctly
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment such as lubricating and cleaning
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• One-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school OR six months of related experience and/or training
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Able to pass practical skills test for excavators and loaders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Problem solving
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

 Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• Two years of related experience and/or training
• Experience and practical skills for other heavy equipment
  • Strong preference for experience and practical skills with a 330 excavator with hammer and loader
• Experience working in heavy civil construction, road construction, or quarries
• OSHA or other relevant safety certifications

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to
  • Sit
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Talk or hear
• Occasionally required to
  • Stand, walk, climb, and balance
  • Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities include distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus 

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to
  • Outside weather conditions
  • Vibration
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Noise level is usually loud

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.

Final determination on pay will be made by company leadership consistent with the scope of work and considering the candidates’ education, experience, skills, past performance, demonstrated leadership, and influence.

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!

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Procurement Manager – Manufacturing Industry

Berks County, PA (on-site)

The Procurement Manager opportunity is with a multi-billion dollar manufacturer with consistent growth, great company culture, and career development. This role will be responsible for systematic evaluations of commodities, spend, and suppliers in order to reduce risk and provide favorable value throughout the organization. Candidates should have a Bachelors degree and 5+ years of procurement/purchasing experience with a large organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies
• Managing daily procurement department activities, supervise staff, and allocate assignments
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, process, timelines, etc.
• Coordinating with inventory control to determine and management inventory requirements
• Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications
• Project Management and continuous improvement of purchasing systems and processes; removes non-value added and manual tasks to achieve optimal performance
• Employee training on purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system
• Negotiates advantageous pricing, terms, warranties, delivery and handling obligations, and penalties for late delivery
• MRP System updated regarding order status, pricing, lead-times, delivery coordination, etc.
• Coordinates with Supplier development and quality to achieve cost of quality goals and reimbursement success
• Commodity Management support to achieve departmental goals including Supplier selection, RFP’s, RFQ’s for team evaluation
• Global risk management identification and research that could impact the supply, delivery, and customer demand
• Monitors and analyzes supplier performance, developing and implementing action plans to improve as needed
• Understand current industry and government regulations governing sustainability
• Reviews and evaluates pricing changes for company impact
• Participate on new product teams as required, coordinating supplier pre-approvals, quotes, and new product entry into the MRP system
• Manage the processing of invoices, packing lists and other order history documents
• Manage and trend base material Price Indices for various materials.
• Audits and pre-qualifies vendors in conjunction with the Supplier Quality group for company compliance with diversity goals, cGMP and ISO and other certification requirements
• Develops departmental KPI’s to ensure process control and continuous improvement
• Supervisory responsibilities including:
• In conjunction with Director of Procurement, hires and manages Procurement staff as assigned
• Administers everyday activities of purchasing staff and provide training to staff to ensure compliance to cGMP
• Conducts performance evaluation conversations and coaching
• Ensures compliance to all purchasing policies
• Analyze all vendor performance to improve purchasing process
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with suppliers and prepare reports for purchasing department and provide effective interface with all departments
• Monitors all purchasing activities and design various cost-effective methods according to demands
• Manages supplier contracts
• Supervises audit activities for departmental compliance with cGMP, ISO9001, IATF 16949 and all other certification requirements.
• Performs other duties as required by Management

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Supply Chain/ Business/ Engineering or related field; equivalent level of education, training and experience may be considered
• 5+ years of experience at a supervisory, management, or senior professional level role with emphasis on purchasing, procurement, or materials management
• Broad knowledge and understanding of business costing, economics, and commercial awareness
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, material specifications, pricing indices, etc.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills; builds positive working relationships with staff; can effectively lead, coach/mentor and develop clerical and support staff

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Job Title: MLOps Engineer (Dataiku and AWS SageMaker)

Location: Reading, Pennsylvania (Onsite – 5 Days/Week at Client Location)

Employment Type: Contract / Long-Term

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands-on MLOps Engineer with strong experience in Dataiku and AWS SageMaker to design, deploy, and operate scalable machine learning and generative AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience building agentic AI systems, RAG pipelines, and production-grade ML infrastructure on AWS while ensuring reliability, governance, and performance at scale.

This role requires deep expertise in LLMOps, CI/CD automation, containerization, cloud infrastructure, and observability frameworks to support enterprise AI workloads.

Key Responsibilities

Agentic AI System Design

• Design and implement multi-agent architectures including planner, researcher, retriever, executor, and reviewer agents.
• Define agent collaboration policies, memory strategies (short/long-term), and tool orchestration frameworks.
• Implement supervisor policies and guardrails to ensure safe agent collaboration.

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Development

• Build high-quality RAG pipelines including ingestion, chunking, embeddings, indexing, and retrieval workflows.
• Implement evaluation frameworks for precision, recall, groundedness, and hallucination detection.
• Ensure proper citation mechanisms and guardrails for enterprise-grade AI applications.

AWS-Based AI/ML Production Deployment

• Deploy and manage AI solutions using AWS services including:
• Amazon Bedrock (Agents, Knowledge Bases, Flows)
• AWS Lambda
• API Gateway
• S3
• DynamoDB
• OpenSearch / Vector Databases
• Step Functions
• CloudWatch
• Enable scalable, secure, and fault-tolerant AI systems in production environments.

MLOps / LLMOps Implementation

• Build automated CI/CD pipelines using GitOps practices.
• Implement containerization using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and deployment pipelines.
• Implement secure secrets management, IAM policies, blue-green deployments, and rollback mechanisms.

Observability and Model Evaluation

• Instrument telemetry including traces, token usage, cost tracking, and latency monitoring.
• Build dashboards using Grafana or CloudWatch for operational visibility.
• Implement human-in-the-loop review systems, A/B testing, and continuous evaluation pipelines.

Reliability and Scalability

• Implement caching strategies, queue management, rate limiting, and retry/backoff mechanisms.
• Ensure system reliability through idempotency patterns and drift detection mechanisms.
• Monitor and optimize system performance under scale.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with DevOps, Data Engineering, Infrastructure, and Architecture teams.
• Document system architectures, SLIs/SLOs, and operational runbooks.
• Communicate technical updates and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience building production-grade MLOps pipelines and AI systems.
• Hands-on experience with Dataiku and AWS SageMaker.
• Experience designing and deploying RAG pipelines and agent-based AI architectures.
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms for AI/ML workloads (AWS preferred).
• Solid experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of model governance, data governance, and AI lifecycle management.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Preferred / Nice to Have Skills

• Experience with AWS Bedrock (Agents, Knowledge Bases, Flows).
• Experience with OpenSearch or other vector databases.
• Familiarity with LangGraph, CrewAI, Semantic Kernel, or AutoGen frameworks.
• Experience with Step Functions, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and S3.
• Knowledge of evaluation frameworks for LLMs including groundedness and hallucination detection.
• Dataiku platform expertise including governance, approvals, artifacts, and MLOps deployment flows.

Certifications (Nice to Have)

• Dataiku ML Practitioner
• Dataiku Advanced Designer
• Dataiku MLOps Practitioner

Birdsboro Quarry, a division of The H&K Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Sales Loader! The Sales Loader operates straight or articulated rubber tired tractor type vehicle equipped with front mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop to lift and load finished product into truck or rail by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

-Follows company safety policies and MSHA policies.

-Perform pre and post trip of equipment every day and fill out daily inspection sheets.

-Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel/moves joysticks to operate loader.

-Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front end loader forward to force bucket into finished product.

-Moves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled and dumps material into truck or rail.

-Provide excellent customer service to all customers on site.

-Maintains haul roads that are smooth and safe.

-Keep stockpiles properly bermed and maintained.

-Ensure product is blended correctly.

-Performs routine maintenance on loader such as lubricating and cleaning.

-Perform all work following company policies and procedures.

-Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR one month of related experience and/or training
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving
• Able and willing to work a second shift schedule
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

 Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• 3 months+ related experience
• Experience operating heavy equipment
  • Strong preference for Loader operation experience
• Experience working in a quarry, heavy civil construction, or other outdoor industrial setting
• MSHA or other relevant safety certification

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to
  • Sit
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
  • Reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Occasionally required to
  • Stand, walk, climb, or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities include distance, peripheral, and depth perception

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to
  • Outside weather conditions
  • Vibration
• Frequently exposed to
  • Fumes and airborne particles
  • Moving parts
• Noise level is usually loud

Birdsboro Quarry (formerly Birdsboro Materials) has been a regional leader in the production of high-quality construction aggregate since it opened for business in 2000. Considered one of H&K Group, Inc.’s (H&K’s) largest surface mining operations, Birdsboro Quarry is steeped in mining history with earliest operations dating to the 1920’s. Since this time and most recently under H&K’s ownership, the quarry operation has become a model of modern construction aggregate operations, production and both conventional as well as rail freight transportation and delivery.

The 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 over 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!

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We are seeking individuals to review and provide feedback on everyday money-management tips. This role focuses on common financial challenges such as managing expenses, reducing spending, and making smarter financial choices.

You will review examples of budgeting methods and evaluate practical ideas people use to stretch their income. The goal is to understand which approaches work best for real households.

The work is flexible and fully online. Applicants should have an interest in budgeting, saving money, or improving financial habits.

No formal finance background is required.

The H&K Group, Inc. is searching for a Project Engineer to support projects throughout Northeast PA and the Lehigh Valley, with a current focus on Susquehanna, Wyoming, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Lehigh, and Berks Counties. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, organized, competent, and professional individual who manages the planning, design and permitting of civil engineering projects including, but not limited to, highways, subdivisions, and land development. Engineering experience with bridge projects is highly desired. Individual should possess a strong knowledge of stormwater, erosion and sediment control, water and sewer design principles and should be able to interpret and apply municipal land use ordinances.

Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Performs all work according to OSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Prepare thorough site analysis to determine allowable density and layout constraints based upon municipal land use ordinances and site-specific features.
• Prepare horizontal and vertical alignment of street layout and profiles.
• Prepare detailed grading plans.
• Prepare thorough stormwater management design based upon municipal land use ordinances and/or State best management practices/regulations.
• Prepare thorough water supply and sewage facilities design.
• Prepare erosion and sedimentation control/NPDES plans and post construction stormwater management designs in accordance with State best management practices/regulations.
• Prepare utility design and manage utility coordination for various land development projects.
• Manage sub-consultants related to geotechnical, wetlands, traffic, etc.
• Travel to field, project, Township, etc. meetings to communicate project design aspects with Project Managers, Engineers, Township officials and Clients. (A company fleet vehicle will be provided in such instances.)
• Ability to write comprehensive and detailed narratives and various forms of correspondence.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university OR one year of related experience and/or training
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Ability to read blueprints and job-related documents.
• Strong knowledge of stormwater, erosion, and sediment control
• Strong knowledge of water and sewer design principles
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to interpret and apply municipal land use ordinances
• Basic computer skills including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Experience with specific programs including
  • AutoCAD 2017 (or later version)
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D 2017 (or more recent version)
  • Hydraflow
• Driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• 2 years of relevant experience and/or training
• Experience using VTPSUHM
• OSHA or other relevant safety certifications

Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to
  • Stand, walk, sit
  • Use hands to finger, handle, feel
• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Vision abilities include
  • Close
  • Distance
  • Color
  • Ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
• Noise level is usually moderate
• Hours regularly exceed 40 hours a week

The 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 over 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.

Final determination on pay will be made by company leadership consistent with the scope of work and considering the candidates’ education, experience, skills, past performance, demonstrated leadership, and influence.

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)

100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!

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Structures Division, a division of the H&K Group, Inc. is looking for a Bridge Carpenter Foreperson to train and direct activities of the crew constructing, erecting, installing, and repairing structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, conforming to local building codes in heavy civil and highway construction projects. 

Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more
• Company provided vehicle to meet job responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Performs all work according to OSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Reads blueprints and job-related documents to properly plan work
• Records daily events in job diary
• Schedules materials, equipment, and work for the crew
• Develops crew SIP's and submits to site Foreperson
• Tracks daily quantities and submits to site Foreperson
• Conducts daily huddles with crew to establish daily production goals and ensures all members of crew know and buy into the plan for the day
• Communicates goals and purposes effectively. Lead and demonstrate by example
• Influences and enforces company values. Recognizes misalignments with company values and culture and rectifies
• Proactively trains and mentors crew members to enhance their skills and knowledge
• Communicates with customer representatives and inspectors in a courteously and professionally
• Performs all other duties of crew members as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university OR one year of related experience and/or training
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Working knowledge and ability to safety and efficiently understand and direct carpentry crew
• Ability to read blueprints and job-related documents
• Ability to operate surveying instrument, shoot elevations and straight lines
• Experience with pile driving and drilling equipment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Problem solving
• Basic computer skills including internet, email, and the use of digital cameras for work documentation
• Driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to travel as required for projects
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

 Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• 2 years of relevant experience and/or training
• Experience operating heavy equipment used in highway construction
• Supervisory experience
• OSHA or other relevant safety certifications

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to
  • Stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch or crawl
  • Use hands to finger, handle, feel; reach with hands and arms
  • Talk and hear
• Occasionally required to
  • Sit
  • Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Vision abilities include
  • Close
  • Distance
  • Color
  • Peripheral
  • Depth perception
  • Ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to
  • Outside weather conditions
  • High, precarious places
• Frequently exposed to
  • Moving mechanical parts
  • Fumes or airborne particles
• Noise level is usually moderate

H&K’s Structures Division key difference is our customized, value engineered approach to your project. We specialize in providing value engineering and utilizing the latest technology to address the difficult commercial site problems where hills, slopes, cuts, fills, wetlands and additional space are critical elements in development. We do this with the best geotechnical engineering possible, National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) certified installers and a dedicated management team.

The 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 over 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.

This position may have the opportunity to work on prevailing wage projects. Prevailing wage work is not guaranteed. Final determination on pay will be made by company leadership consistent with the scope of work and considering the candidates’ education, experience, skills, past performance, demonstrated leadership, and influence.

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!

Compensation details: 25-30 Hourly Wage

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