Heidelberg Materials North America
A leading supplier of construction materials, focusing on cement, concrete, aggregates, and innovative solutions.
Equipment Operator
Operate crush/wash plant and heavy equipment safely, maintain, load/unload materials.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role involves operating crush plants, wash plants, and heavy equipment safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include routine maintenance and inspections, adhering to safety protocols, assisting with loading and unloading materials, and communicating effectively with team members and supervisors. • Operate crush and wash plants and heavy equipment safely and efficiently. • Perform routine maintenance and inspections on machinery. • Follow all safety protocols and procedures. • Load and unload materials as needed. • Work in environments with moving equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and high noise levels.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸plant operation
- ▸equipment maintenance
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸material handling
- ▸team communication
What You Bring
Candidates must demonstrate proven ability to operate heavy machinery, a strong understanding of safety regulations, and excellent communication and teamwork skills. They should be capable of performing routine equipment maintenance and be flexible to work in various weather conditions and varying shifts, including weekends and overnight. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a post‑offer physical examination, drug/alcohol screening, and background check; some positions also require ongoing FMCSA‑regulated testing. The work environment includes moving mechanical equipment and exposure to inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise levels. Heidelberg Materials is an equal opportunity employer and requires all applicants to be at least 18 years of age, with age verification as a condition of employment. • Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors. • Demonstrated ability to operate heavy machinery. • Strong knowledge of safety regulations. • Excellent communication and teamwork skills. • Flexible to work in various weather conditions and variable shifts, including weekends and overnight. • Must pass pre‑employment physical, drug/alcohol screening and background check.
Requirements
- ▸heavy machinery
- ▸safety regulations
- ▸teamwork
- ▸flexible shifts
- ▸equipment maintenance
- ▸background check
Benefits
Compensation ranges from $26.27 to $44.65 per hour and includes a 401(k) retirement plan with automatic and matching contributions, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits, and options such as HSA, HRA, and FSA. Additional benefits cover 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. • Compensation: $26.27‑$44.65 per hour. • 401(k) plan with automatic and matching contributions. • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits. • Health savings, reimbursement, and flexible spending accounts. • AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability, basic life insurance. • Paid bonding leave, 10 days vacation, 40 hours sick leave, and 10 holidays.
Work Environment
Onsite