Heidelberg Materials North America
A leading supplier of construction materials, focusing on cement, concrete, aggregates, and innovative solutions.
Excavator Operator
Operate excavators safely to support aggregate production.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The excavator operator role supports production by safely operating excavators, conducting routine inspections and maintenance, and handling material loading and positioning. Coordination with team members ensures safe, efficient operations while adhering to all safety policies, site procedures, and environmental guidelines. • Operate excavators safely and efficiently to support production needs. • Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance. • Load, move, and position materials according to site requirements. • Communicate with team members to ensure safe and coordinated operations. • Follow all safety policies, site procedures, and environmental guidelines. • Work in environments with moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, temperature extremes, humidity, and elevated noise levels.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸excavator operation
- ▸equipment inspection
- ▸material handling
- ▸team coordination
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
Candidates must complete a post‑offer physical examination, drug/alcohol screening, and background check, and some positions are subject to FMCSA‑regulated ongoing testing. The work environment involves exposure to moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, temperature extremes, humidity, and high noise levels. • Demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment safely and effectively. • Strong awareness of site safety practices and hazard recognition. • Ability to follow instructions and adapt to changing priorities. • Reliable teamwork, communication, and problem‑solving skills. • Pass post‑offer physical exam, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. • Some positions require FMCSA‑regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.
Requirements
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸site safety
- ▸teamwork
- ▸problem solving
- ▸physical exam
- ▸fmcsa testing
Benefits
Compensation ranges from $25.00 to $33.01 per hour, complemented by a 401(k) plan with company matching, extensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, and various health spending accounts. Additional benefits include disability and life insurance, paid bonding leave, vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. • Hourly pay ranging from $25.00 to $33.01. • 401(k) plan with automatic company contributions and matching. • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits. • 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 paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays.
Work Environment
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