097127-Yard Loader Operator

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

HSA/HRA/FSA benefits

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Lehigh Hanson Inc. is seeking a work-ready operator to safely run front-end loaders and load vehicles in outdoor stockyards. The role requires performing daily inspections, maintaining clean and safe areas, and supporting production and shipping to ensure timely orders and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have a strong safety mindset, dependability, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced outdoor setting while adapting to changing operational needs.

Qualifications

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

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

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.

• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

$20-23 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.