097127-Yard Loader Operator

Heidelberg Materials; Kentucky; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA

HRA

FSA

AD&D

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a yard loader operator in Kentucky to move, stockpile, and load aggregates while following safety and quality standards. You will load customer trucks and perform pre-operational inspections in a fast-paced outdoor environment.

A strong focus on safety, reliability, and teamwork is essential. We offer competitive pay of $20–$25 per hour, plus comprehensive benefits and a 401(k) plan; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Operate heavy mobile equipment safely in an industrial environment.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, precision, and situational awareness.
• Communicate effectively with team members, customers and supervisors.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude for inspecting and maintaining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a yard loader safely and efficiently to move, stockpile, and load aggregate materials.
• Load customer trucks accurately while maintaining production and quality standards.
• Perform pre-operational inspections and report equipment issues promptly.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas to support safe and efficient operations.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures while supporting team goals.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Mechanical aptitude

Reliability

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates 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 yard loader safely and efficiently to move, stockpile, and load aggregate materials. Load customer trucks accurately while maintaining production and quality standards. Perform pre-operational inspections and report equipment issues promptly. Maintain clean and organized work areas to support safe and efficient operations. Follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures while supporting team goals.

What Are We Looking For

Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy mobile equipment in an industrial or aggregate environment. Strong focus on safety, attention to detail, and situational awareness. Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with team members, customers, and supervisors. Mechanical aptitude with the capability to inspect equipment and identify maintenance needs. Reliable, self-motivated individual with the flexibility to adapt to changing operational demands.

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

$20 to $25 per hour. 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions. Highly competitive benefits programs, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Saving Savings Account (HSA)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Bonding Leave
• 10 days of Paid Vacation
• 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave
• 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.

Heidelberg Materials - your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry.

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Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.