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

• Operate heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in the production of aggregates

• Maintain stockpiles of stone to ensure consistent production of asphalt

• Maintain housekeeping of plant and facilities

• Ensure equipment is in good working order

• Perform routine inspection and preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment if within abilities; escalate issues that are not

• Routinely assist other members of the crew as needed including shoveling and cleanup

• Fuel oil and grease equipment to ensure proper function and completes associated paperwork

• Perform related job duties as assigned
  

What Are We Looking For

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• One year of heavy equipment operation or other related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Physical Requirements: sitting standing walking pushing pulling twisting climbing balancing bending (bending at the waist lifting above the waist and lifting below the waist) kneeling reaching grasping (use of both hands) squatting repetitive motions manipulative finger movements with both hands use of wrists (flexing or rotating with both wrists) use of both feet use of arms above and below shoulder work extended periods of time in same position perform duties in all climates i.e. weather extreme temperatures tolerate heights lift and carry up to 50 lbs. work in confined spaces capable of wearing respiratory and other personal protective equipment
  

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination drug/alcohol screen and background check.

• Compliance with all company safety policies and procedures.

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

• $20 - $24 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