Loader Operator

Heidelberg Materials; Calgary; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Secure employment

Benefits package

Training and development

Advancement opportunities

Overtime

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Loader Operator to support aggregate operations. You will move materials with a front-end loader, keep yards tidy, and follow safety procedures to maintain production flow.

Join a unionized environment with competitive wages, benefits, training, and opportunities for advancement; overtime is available. Applicants must be able to perform physical tasks and work well with a team in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Operates heavy equipment loader safely and efficiently.
• Maintains safety-focused work practices.
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Communicates clearly with team members.
• Reliable and detail-oriented in daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate a front-end loader to safely and efficiently move aggregate materials.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Maintain clean and organized stockpiles for optimal production flow.
• Follow all site safety procedures and contribute to a strong safety culture.
• Support plant and yard operations as needed to meet production goals.

Skills

Loader operation

Safety minded

Team player

Physical stamina

Communication

Job description

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 a front-end loader to safely and efficiently move aggregate materials.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Maintain clean and organized stockpiles for optimal production flow.
• Follow all site safety procedures and contribute to a strong safety culture.
• Support plant and yard operations as needed to meet production goals.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy equipment, particularly loaders.
• Strong situational awareness and commitment to safe work practices.
• Capability to perform physical tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Reliability, adaptability, and attention to detail in day-to-day operations.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination and background check.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to apply. Verification of age will be required as a condition of employment.

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

• $35.19 per hour
• Secure, long-term employment
• Competitive wage and benefits package
• Training and development
• Opportunities for advancement
• Overtime available

Additional Information

This position is part of a unionized environment. Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, benefits, and work schedules, are governed by the applicable collective agreement.

Heidelberg Materials welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.