008340-Utility Person 1

Heidelberg Materials; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company contribution

Medical, Dental, and Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

AD&D and Disability Coverage

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials in Kentucky is hiring a quarry laborer to operate haul units and other mobile equipment safely to support quarry production and perform utility duties such as cleanup, material handling, and equipment support to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires pre-shift inspections, safety adherence, and the ability to work in a fast-paced outdoor environment. You will contribute to plant and quarry operations with a strong work ethic and a team mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy mobile equipment or the ability to quickly learn.
• Commitment to safety and following procedures.
• Able to work in fast-paced outdoor environments.
• Willing to support a variety of operational tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate haul units and other mobile equipment safely and efficiently to support quarry production.
• Perform utility duties, including cleanup, material handling, and equipment support.
• Conduct pre-shift inspections and report safety, equipment, or operational concerns promptly.
• Support plant and quarry operations by assisting with production, maintenance, and operational tasks as needed.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and environmentally compliant work area while contributing to team productivity goals.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Outdoor adaptability

Job description

Operate haul units and other mobile equipment safely and efficiently to support quarry production.

Perform utility duties throughout the quarry, including cleanup, material handling, and equipment support.

Conduct pre-shift inspections and report safety, equipment, or operational concerns promptly.

Support plant and quarry operations by assisting with production, maintenance, and operational tasks as needed.

Maintain a safe, organized, and environmentally compliant work area while contributing to team productivity goals.

What Are We Looking For

Demonstrated ability to safely operate or quickly learn to operate heavy mobile equipment in an industrial environment.

Commitment to safety with the ability to follow procedures, policies, and operational standards.

Mechanical aptitude and the ability to identify and communicate equipment or process issues.

Dependable team player with strong work ethic and willingness to support a variety of operational tasks.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced outdoor environment and adapt to changing business needs.

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

$20 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.

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.