097076-Equipment Operator

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Union paid vacation

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a qualified heavy equipment operator to operate loaders, excavators, and haul trucks on active sites. You will perform pre-operation inspections, report concerns, and help load and stockpile materials.

We value safety, clear communication, and teamwork. The role requires adherence to site procedures and participation in routine maintenance; benefits include union medical, dental, vision, and pension, plus paid vacation and holidays.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment on busy sites.
• Strong focus on safety and situational awareness.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to site procedures.
• Clear communication and teamwork.
• Attention to operational detail and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operate 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

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

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.

• 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.

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.