Plant Operator

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the worlds largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9000 employees.

What Youll Be Doing

• Operate a full concrete/asphalt recycling plant including jaw and HSI crushers multideck screens magnets and conveyor systems.
• Manage plant sequencing adjust crusher settings and feed rates and maintain product quality through realtime material assessment.
• Monitor plant performance troubleshoot issues to reduce downtime and identify/manage inbound material contamination.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance including belt tracking/splicing idler/roller and bearing changes screen media replacement lubrication and HSI blow bar work.
• Support safe and efficient operations by operating loaders/excavators conducting preoperational inspections participating in safety planning and maintaining clean compliant work areas.

What Are We Looking For

• Over 3 years of experience operating crushing and screening equipment in aggregate recycling or mining environments.
• Skilled in independently troubleshooting and performing routine maintenance on plant machinery.
• Solid understanding of how crusher settings feed rates and screen configurations influence product quality and production efficiency.
• Proficient in welding and fabrication and capable of operating loaders and excavators to support plant operations.
• Demonstrates strong situational awareness adherence to safety practices and reliable communication attendance and task followthrough.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination drug/alcohol screen and background check
• Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing

Work Environment

• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment inclement weather heat cold humidity and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

• $29.93 to $45.77 per hour
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
• Highly competitive benefits programs including:
  • Medical Dental and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • AD&D Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
  • Paid Bonding Leave 10 days of Paid Vacation 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to apply. Verification of age will be required as a condition of employment.