072050-Haul Unit Operator

Heidelberg Materials; Grayson (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Job summary

Lehigh Hanson Inc. in Grayson, KY, seeks a skilled equipment operator to safely drive haul trucks and other heavy mobile equipment within our quarry. You will follow production plans, inspect equipment, and move materials efficiently while meeting goals.

Ideal candidates show a strong safety mindset, the ability to read and follow procedures, and dependable teamwork. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities in a safety‑driven industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate heavy mobile equipment in a quarry, mining, construction, or similar industrial environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow operating procedures and work instructions.
• Dependable communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively in a production environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to identify and report equipment issues.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate haul trucks and other mobile equipment to transport materials throughout the quarry.
• Conduct pre-shift equipment inspections and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Follow production plans to efficiently move materials while meeting operational goals.
• Adhere to all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Support quarry operations by maintaining clean work areas and collaborating with team members.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety focus

Procedures reading

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Safely operate haul trucks and other mobile equipment to transport materials throughout the quarry.

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

Follow production plans to efficiently move materials while meeting operational goals.

Adhere to all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Support quarry operations by maintaining clean work areas and collaborating with team members.

What Are We Looking For

Ability to safely operate heavy mobile equipment in a quarry, mining, construction, or similar industrial environment.

Strong commitment to workplace safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Ability to read, understand, and follow operating procedures and work instructions.

Dependable communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively in a production environment.

Mechanical aptitude and the ability to identify and report equipment issues.

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

$19.50 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.

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.