
Heidelberg Materials North America
A leading supplier of construction materials, focusing on cement, concrete, aggregates, and innovative solutions.
Pit Loader Operator
Operate pit equipment safely to support aggregate production and maintain site safety.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role focuses on operating pit equipment safely and efficiently to support production, performing pre‑shift inspections, basic equipment housekeeping, and monitoring material flow while communicating with team members to maintain productivity. The employee also assists with pit‑area cleanup and general operational support, adhering to all safety policies. • Operate pit equipment safely and efficiently to support production • Conduct pre‑shift inspections and perform basic equipment housekeeping • Monitor material flow and communicate with team members to maintain productivity • Assist with pit‑area cleanup and general operational support • Follow all safety policies and contribute to a strong safety‑first culture
Key Responsibilities
- ▸pit operations
- ▸equipment inspection
- ▸material flow
- ▸team communication
- ▸area cleanup
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
Candidates must be able to operate or learn to operate pit equipment safely, demonstrate a strong commitment to safe work practices, and be capable of performing physical tasks in a fast‑paced industrial environment. A team‑oriented mindset, reliable communication, collaboration skills, a positive attitude, adaptability, and sound situational awareness are essential. Successful candidates must submit to a post‑offer physical examination, drug/alcohol screening, and background check. Some positions require ongoing FMCSA‑regulated drug and alcohol testing. The work environment involves moving mechanical equipment and exposure to inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise levels, requiring vigilance and adherence to safety protocols. • Ability to operate or learn to operate pit equipment safely and effectively • Strong commitment to safe work practices and adherence to procedures • Capability to perform physical tasks in a fast‑paced industrial environment • Team‑oriented mindset with reliable communication and collaboration skills • Positive attitude, adaptability, and sound situational awareness • Must pass post‑offer physical examination, drug/alcohol screening, and background check; some roles require ongoing FMCSA‑regulated testing
Requirements
- ▸pit equipment
- ▸safety
- ▸physical
- ▸teamwork
- ▸adaptability
- ▸fmcsa testing
Benefits
Compensation ranges from $21.00 to $26.00 per hour and includes a 401(k) plan with automatic company contributions and matching, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, as well as HSA, HRA, and FSA options. Additional benefits comprise AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability, basic life insurance, paid bonding leave, 10 days of paid vacation, 40 hours of paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays. • Hourly wage of $21.00–$26.00 • 401(k) plan with company contributions and matching • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage • Health Savings, Reimbursement, and Flexible Spending Accounts • AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability, and basic life insurance • Paid bonding leave, 10 days paid vacation, 40 hours sick leave, and 10 paid holidays
Work Environment
Onsite