Equipment 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

• Operated and monitored a full concrete and asphalt recycling plant including jaw and HSI crushers multideck screens magnets and conveyor systems.
• Managed plant startup/shutdown adjusted crusher settings and feed rates and maintained product quality through continuous material assessment and realtime process adjustments.
• Performed routine and preventive maintenance on all plant equipment including conveyor systems screen media bearings lubrication and HSI blow bar inspection and replacement.
• Operated heavy equipmentincluding loaders and excavatorsfor material staging preprocessing stockpile management contamination control and accurate customer truck loadout.
• Ensured safety and compliance by conducting preoperational inspections participating in daily safety planning following OSHA and site procedures and maintaining clean organized work areas.

What Are We Looking For

• Over 3 years of experience in crushing and screening operations aggregate processing and concrete/asphalt recycling with advanced knowledge of plant processes and equipment.
• Proven mechanical aptitude with the ability to independently troubleshoot diagnose and repair plant machinery and systems.
• Skilled in operating heavy equipmentincluding frontend loaders excavators and plant control systemswith efficiency and accuracy.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic selfdirected ownership mindset high reliability in attendance and communication and consistent task followthrough.
• Strong commitment to safety and situational awareness with preferred experience including 5 years in crushing/screening welding and fabrication crew coordination hydraulic troubleshooting and maintenance on conveyors screens jaw crushers and HSI blow bars.

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.