Loader Operator

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Benefits package

Training and development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials in Canada is seeking an experienced equipment operator to run a front-end loader and move aggregate materials safely and efficiently. The role requires adherence to safety procedures and active participation in maintaining orderly stockpiles to ensure smooth production flow.

The candidate should have strong situational awareness, physical stamina for fast-paced environments, and reliable teamwork to meet daily production goals.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 awareness

Physical stamina

Team communication

Reliability

Job description

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.

• 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

Competitive wage and benefits package

Training and development

Opportunities for advancement

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.

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.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.