Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator at 50063 Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg LLC summary:

The Equipment Operator at Heidelberg Materials North America is responsible for safely operating heavy machinery to move and load aggregates while performing routine inspections and maintenance. The role requires adherence to safety protocols, teamwork, and effective communication to meet production goals in challenging outdoor environments. Candidates must pass physical exams and drug screenings and demonstrate mechanical aptitude and adaptability.

Line of Business: Aggregates

About Us
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently to move and load aggregates
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance
• Follow all safety protocols and site procedures
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals
• Monitor material quality and report issues promptly

What Are We Looking For

• Ability to operate heavy equipment with precision and care
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance standards
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Capability to adapt to changing tasks and priorities
• Basic mechanical aptitude for equipment checks and troubleshooting

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

• $22.50 to $33.01 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

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

Keywords:

equipment operator, heavy machinery, aggregates, routine inspections, safety protocols, material handling, mechanical maintenance, production goals, Heidelberg Materials, construction materials