097076-Equipment Operator

Heidelberg Materials North America; Fairmount (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Pension plan

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a dependable Heavy Equipment Operator to support our site operations in Illinois. You will operate loaders, excavators, and haul trucks, perform pre-operation inspections, and help safely move and stockpile materials.

You must follow safety protocols, communicate with team leads, and support routine site maintenance. The role offers union benefits, paid vacation, and pension; work is performed outdoors with exposure to weather and noise.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely and confidently operate heavy equipment.
• Willingness to follow safety protocols and procedures.
• Clear communication and teamwork with crew leads.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment including loaders, excavators, and haul trucks.
• Perform pre-operation inspections and report equipment concerns.
• Safely load, transport, and stockpile materials as directed.
• Assist with routine site maintenance and cleanup tasks.
• Follow safety protocols and communicate effectively with team leads.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Effective communication

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

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment including loaders, excavators, and haul trucks.
• Perform pre-operation inspections and report equipment concerns.
• Safely load, transport, and stockpile materials as directed.
• Assist with routine site maintenance and cleanup tasks.
• Follow safety protocols and communicate effectively with team leads.

What Are We Looking For

• Ability to safely and confidently operate heavy equipment.
• Focus on safety, situational awareness, and teamwork.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to site procedures.
• Clear communication and collaborative approach.
• Attention to operational detail and production efficiency.

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

• $27.36 per hour
• Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension
• Union paid vacation and 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.