097076-Equipment Operator

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Athens, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

AD&D & Disability & Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking team members in the Athens, GA area to operate heavy equipment with precision and care. The role requires a strong safety mindset and the ability to follow procedures in challenging outdoor environments.

Candidates should demonstrate effective communication, teamwork, and the capacity to adapt to changing tasks and priorities. Pre-employment screening and FMCSA-related testing may apply, with a comprehensive benefits package accompanying the position.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment safely.
• Commitment to safety and compliance standards.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Adaptability

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

What Are We Looking For

Ability to operate heavy equipment with precision and care

Strong commitment to safety and compliance standards

Effective communication and teamwork skills

Capability to adapt to changing tasks and priorities

Basic mechanical aptitude for equipment checks and troubleshooting

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

$22.50 to $33.01 per hour

Highly competitive benefits programs, including:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions


• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits


• Health 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.