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Crane/Heavy Equipment Operator at The H&K Group Careers

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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!Crane/Heavy Equipment OperatorUS-PA-DouglassvilleJob ID: Type: Regular Full-TimeCategory: ContractingStructures DivisionOverviewStructures Division, a division of The H&K Group, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Heavy Equipment Operator/Crane Operator to become a part of our team. This position includes the operation of heavy equipment and cranes in order to achieve daily production goals. H&K is deeply committed to preserving and protecting the health and safety of each and every one of its employees. As such, we are looking for someone who can work efficiently without compromising their responsibility to conduct the functions of their position in a safe and responsible manner. If you meet the job requirements outlined below, H&K would be happy to consider you for this position. -Great benefits including 100% paid health insurance for you and your family!ResponsibilitiesEssential Duties & Responsibilities Include: -NCCC Certification required!CDL B license also required!Performs all work adhering to OSHA and H&K Safety policies.Moves levers and depresses pedals to control operation, function and movement of machine.Feels lever and listens for stalling action of engine to operate equipment most efficiently.Cleans equipment as scheduled.Ensures equipment is safely and securely parked and stored.Maintains equipment by greasing properly and checking fluids daily (oils, coolant, fuel level).Performs daily checks on equipment to ensure proper operating condition.Notifies shop foreman of any requirements for maintenance or repairs.Performs other duties as assigned. -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 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. 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. -Great Benefits are offered! -Pre-employment drug testing (EOE) -PI759b48ad7b3d-9775

Typical mid-level pay: $104k for Nuclear Technicians nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$104k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$64k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $127k

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
Moderate
Durability
High fragility

Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Don't let hiring headlines mislead you—focus on concrete offers. Your leverage may be less durable than it appears—move decisively.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

-8%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: Associate's degree

Consider building adjacent skills to stay marketable.

Labor data: BLS 2024