007742-Water Truck Operator

Heidelberg Materials; Jeffersonville (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA plans

AD&D and Disability coverage

Paid bonding leave

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a qualified Heavy Equipment Operator to join our quarry operations in Kentucky. You will operate a water truck to control dust, perform pre- and post-shift inspections, and support safe, efficient production.

We value safety, environmental stewardship, and teamwork. The role requires the ability to adapt to changing priorities and communicate effectively with supervisors and other operators. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy mobile equipment in an industrial environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and environmental stewardship.
• Ability to perform equipment inspections and identify operational concerns.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced production setting.
• Dependable work ethic with the ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Operate a water truck to control dust and support safe quarry operations.
• Conduct pre- and post-shift equipment inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Monitor haul roads, plant areas, and work zones to ensure adequate dust suppression.
• Follow all safety procedures, traffic patterns, and environmental regulations.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and equipment operators to support production goals.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Equipment inspection

Communication

Teamwork

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 water truck to control dust and support safe quarry operations.
• Conduct pre- and post-shift equipment inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Monitor haul roads, plant areas, and work zones to ensure adequate dust suppression.
• Follow all safety procedures, traffic patterns, and environmental regulations.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and equipment operators to support production goals.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy mobile equipment in an industrial environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and environmental stewardship.
• Ability to perform equipment inspections and identify operational concerns.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced production setting.
• Dependable work ethic with the ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.

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

• $23.50 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 Saving 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