097127-Yard Loader Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

HSA/HRA and FSA options

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a yard loader operator to move and load aggregate materials with a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy.

The role requires performing pre-operation checks, maintaining clean work areas, and following all procedures while collaborating with the team to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate heavy mobile equipment in industrial/aggregate environments.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork with colleagues and supervisors.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

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.

• 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, 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

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.