007651-Quarry Truck Drive

Heidelberg Materials; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Union vacation and holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a heavy equipment operator in Illinois to safely operate off-road and on-road haul trucks within the quarry environment. You will perform pre- and post-trip inspections and work to load, haul, and unload materials following site rules.

Ideal candidates are committed to safety, able to follow detailed instructions, and capable of handling physical tasks in a production-driven setting. The role requires teamwork and readiness for varying weather and site conditions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate commercial or heavy vehicles in industrial environments.
• Strong commitment to safety procedures, policies, and situational awareness.
• Ability to follow instructions, site rules, and regulatory requirements.
• Willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team in a production-driven environment.
• Capability to perform physical tasks associated with quarry operations.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate off-road and on-road haul trucks to transport aggregate materials within and from the quarry.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure equipment is safe and operational.
• Load, haul, and unload materials efficiently while following site traffic patterns and safety rules.
• Communicate clearly with dispatch, load operators, and site personnel to support daily production goals.
• Maintain awareness of surroundings and adjust driving practices to changing site and weather conditions.

Skills

Heavy vehicle operation

Safety compliance

Instructions & rules adherence

Team collaboration

Physical labor

Job description

Safely operate off-road and on-road haul trucks to transport aggregate materials within and from the quarry

Perform pre-and post-trip inspections to ensure equipment is safe and operational

Load, haul, and unload materials efficiently while following site traffic patterns and safety rules

Communicate clearly with dispatch, load operators, and site personnel to support daily production goals

Maintain awareness of surroundings and adjust driving practices to changing site and weather conditions

What Are We Looking For

Demonstrated ability to safely operate commercial or heavy vehicles in industrial environments

Strong commitment to safety procedures, policies, and situational awareness

Ability to follow instructions, site rules, and regulatory requirements

Willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team in a production-driven environment

Capability to perform physical tasks associated with quarry operations

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

• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level

What We Offer

$45.01 per hour

• Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension
• Union paid vacation, sick leave and 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.

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.