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Kinsley Construction

Builds facilities and infrastructure

Site Equipment Operator

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Hagerstown, MD, USA
In Person
Warehouse & FulfillmentForklift & Powered Equipment Operation

About the job

Requirements
  • Previous equipment operating experience is preferred.
  • Ability to read and follow basic plans, drawings, and grade information.
  • Experience with equipment such as dozers, excavators, graders, or scrapers is a plus.
  • Familiarity with GPS or machine control systems is beneficial.
  • Basic understanding of grading, excavation, and job site safety practices.
  • Responsible for maintaining equipment and keeping tools in good condition.
  • Reliable and punctual, with the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
  • Flexibility to work overtime or adjusted hours as needed.
  • Strong work ethic and ability to work well as part of a team.
  • Ability to pass a DOT physical with a drug and alcohol test.
Responsibilities
  • Mass Excavator Operator: Operate large excavators to dig, load trucks, trench, bulk excavate, and shape terrain according to project plans.
  • Mass Excavator Operator: Read and follow grade stakes, cut/fill maps, and site plans to achieve required depths and slopes.
  • Mass Excavator Operator: Perform daily equipment inspections, basic maintenance, and report mechanical issues.
  • Mass Excavator Operator: Work closely with ground crews, dozer operators, and site supervisors to coordinate material movement.
  • Mass Excavator Operator: Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow all site safety protocols.
  • GPS Dozer Operator: Operate GPS-equipped dozers to achieve accurate grading, slopes, and elevations according to digital models.
  • GPS Dozer Operator: Interpret GPS screens, grade stakes, and site plans to maintain correct grade.
  • GPS Dozer Operator: Place, cut, and spread material efficiently across fills, pads, roads, or slopes.
  • GPS Dozer Operator: Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance (fluids, lubrication, wear checks).
  • GPS Dozer Operator: Document daily work, including equipment logs and progress notes.
  • GPS Dozer Operator: Communicate with foremen, surveyors, and other operators to coordinate production.
  • Scraper Operator: Operates equipment in compliance with Kinsley’s safety policies and procedures.
  • Scraper Operator: Ensures company equipment is maintained and in good running condition by greasing and checking fluids.
  • Scraper Operator: Demonstrates a working knowledge of all aspects of construction.
  • Scraper Operator: Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.
  • Grader Operator: Operates equipment in compliance with Kinsley’s safety policies and procedures.
  • Grader Operator: Ensures company equipment is maintained and in good running condition by greasing and checking fluids.
  • Grader Operator: Demonstrates a working knowledge of all aspects of construction.
  • Grader Operator: Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

About the company

Kinsley Construction builds commercial facilities, public infrastructure and industrial plants for clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Its building and civil teams handle work from design through construction, including site development, bridges and underground utilities. The industrial division constructs and renovates heavy manufacturing facilities and handles maintenance, while Kinsley Materials produces construction products for sale to other contractors. Customers hire the company for construction management, general contracting and project delivery, with its own crews carrying out several trades. Founded in 1963, Kinsley Construction is headquartered in York, Pennsylvania.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

York, PA

Founded

1963

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What believers are saying

  • Trade entry has clear eligibility: Kinsley's Lancaster carpenter/concrete trainees need to be adults with a diploma or equivalent.
  • Field travel adds pay: eligible Kinsley employees receive hourly Incentive Zone Pay based on home-to-job-site distance.
  • Time off includes fixed holidays: Kinsley's benefits package lists nine paid holidays alongside paid time off.

What critics are saying

  • Industrial travel affects home life: Kinsley's millwright/welder posting requires overnight stays in double-occupancy hotels.
  • Utilities schedules vary: Kinsley's York asphalt and concrete patching crews require evening and weekend availability.
  • Trainees need independent transport: Kinsley's Lancaster role requires a driver's license and reliable transportation.

What makes Kinsley Construction unique

  • Family leadership remains embedded: Andrew and James Kinsley oversee paired divisions as chief operating officers.
  • Fabrication stays in-house: Kinsley's 116,000-square-foot shop builds structural steel and custom industrial weldments.
  • Materials logistics use owned equipment: Kinsley Materials operates 50 dump trucks serving a 100-mile radius.

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