008340-Utility Person 1

Heidelberg Materials North America; Mount Vernon (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

HSA/HRA/FSA options

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid leave & holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is hiring for quarry support roles in the United States. You will perform general utility tasks, assist with quarry machinery operation and maintenance, and monitor material flow while reporting issues promptly.

A strong emphasis on safety and teamwork guides daily work, with opportunities to contribute to production efficiency. Role requires physical ability for manual labor and the use of heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Must work safely and follow established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform general quarry utility tasks, including equipment cleanup and material handling.
• Assist with the safe operation and maintenance of quarry machinery.
• Support production activities by monitoring material flow and reporting issues promptly.
• Follow all safety procedures to maintain a hazard‑free work area.
• Collaborate with team members to complete daily operational tasks efficiently.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Reliability & teamwork

Manual labor aptitude

Physical stamina

Tools

Heavy machinery operation

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.

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

• Perform general quarry utility tasks, including equipment cleanup and material handling.
• Assist with the safe operation and maintenance of quarry machinery.
• Support production activities by monitoring material flow and reporting issues promptly.
• Follow all safety procedures to maintain a hazard‑free work area.
• Collaborate with team members to complete daily operational tasks efficiently.

What We Are Looking For

• Ability to work safely and follow established procedures in an industrial environment.
• Comfort operating or learning to operate heavy equipment and hand tools.
• Strong attention to detail with the capability to identify and report maintenance needs.
• Reliability, teamwork, and willingness to take initiative.
• Physical ability to perform manual labor, including lifting, climbing, and standing for extended periods.

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

• $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.