Loader Operator

Heidelberg Materials North America; Town of Cochrane; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Overtime available

Secure, long-term employment

Competitive wage and benefits package

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking an excavator operator to support production at our Cochrane, Alberta site. You will operate excavators safely, perform routine inspections, and handle materials to meet daily production targets while prioritizing accuracy and care.

The role requires staying aware of surroundings, following site safety protocols, and working both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Operate excavators in a production or industrial environment.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and situational awareness.
• Perform basic equipment inspections and report issues promptly.
• Capable of working independently and in a team setting.
• Must be 18 years of age or older; post-offer background check conducted.
• Valid Class 3 driver's license with air brake endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators safely to support production and loading activities.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and identify maintenance needs.
• Handle materials to meet production targets with accuracy.
• Follow site safety protocols and contribute to safe work practices.
• Support additional operational tasks to ensure smooth daily site operations.

Skills

Excavator operation

Safety awareness

Equipment inspection

Independent & team work

Job description

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 excavators safely and efficiently to support production and loading activities.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and identify maintenance needs.
• Handle materials to meet production targets while maintaining accuracy and care.
• Follow site safety protocols and contribute to a culture of safe work practices.
• Support additional operational tasks to ensure smooth daily site operations.

What Are We Looking For

• Proficient in operating excavators in a production or industrial environment.
• Strong situational awareness and commitment to safe work practices.
• Ability to perform basic equipment inspections and report issues promptly.
• Comfortable working both independently and within a team environment.
• Reliable, adaptable, and capable of meeting daily operational demands.
• Valid Class 3 driver’s license with air brake endorsement

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

• $30.00 to $33.00 per hour
• Secure, long-term employment
• Competitive wage and benefits package
• Training and development
• Opportunities for advancement
• Overtime available

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.