097080-Loader Operator

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

AD&D & Disability Insurance

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking an operator for ash handling and heavy equipment duties. You will manage ash storage and feed to the external heat exchanger (EHE), perform equipment checks, and assist maintenance teams to keep operations safe and efficient.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strict safety standards, and attention to detail while working with rolling machinery and outdoor environments. Compensation is $20 per hour with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery safely and efficiently.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage ash storage shed inventory and maintain feed supply to the external heat exchanger (EHE).
• Perform checks on the EHE equipment and the EHE ash storage area.
• Perform daily inspections and routine operator maintenance on rolling equipment.
• Assist STAR Operators and Maintenance personnel, as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of ash storage area and related equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Operate heavy machinery

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Job description

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

• Manage ash storage shed inventory and maintain feed supply to the external heat exchanger (EHE).
• Perform checks on the EHE equipment and the EHE ash storage area.
• Perform daily inspections and routine operator maintenance on rolling equipment.
• Assist STAR Operators and Maintenance personnel, as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of ash storage area and related equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Are We Looking For

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery safely and efficiently.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

What We Offer

$20.00 per hour

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

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 on-going drug and alcohol testing.
• Role operations primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

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.