097127-Yard Loader Operator

Heidelberg Materials; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company-m̀

Health/Dental/Vision benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

AD&D and Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Yard Loader Operator in Elkton, KY to safely operate front-end loaders, move and load aggregates, and keep the yard clean and organized. You will perform daily inspections and support production and shipping to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a strong safety mindset, ability to work outdoors, and dependable team collaboration in a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits accompany this full-time opportunity.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy mobile equipment in a quarry, mining, construction, industrial, or similar environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and adherence to established procedures and regulations.
• Ability to perform equipment inspections, identify operational concerns, and communicate issues effectively.
• Dependable, self-motivated team player with strong attention to detail and situational awareness.
• Ability to work productively in a fast-paced outdoor environment while adapting to changing operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate front-end loaders safely and efficiently to move, stockpile, and load aggregate materials.
• Load customer and company vehicles accurately while maintaining product quality standards.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs promptly.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe yard, stockpile, and loadout areas.
• Support plant production and shipping activities to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Equipment inspection

Team player

Outdoor work

Job description

## 097127-Yard Loader OperatorApply: Elkton, KY: Full time: Posted Today: JR10019064Line 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 front-end loaders safely and efficiently to move, stockpile, and load aggregate materials.* Load customer and company vehicles accurately while maintaining product quality standards.* Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs promptly.* Maintain clean, organized, and safe yard, stockpile, and loadout areas.* Support plant production and shipping activities to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.**What Are We Looking For*** Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy mobile equipment in a quarry, mining, construction, industrial, or similar environment.* Strong commitment to workplace safety and adherence to established procedures and regulations.* Ability to perform equipment inspections, identify operational concerns, and communicate issues effectively.* Dependable, self-motivated team player with strong attention to detail and situational awareness.* Ability to work productively in a fast-paced outdoor environment while adapting to changing operational needs.**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 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.