097127-Yard Loader Operator

Heidelberg Materials North America; Peebles (OH); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

AD&D

Paid bonding leave

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a yard loader to operate safely, move and stockpile aggregate materials, and load customer trucks while maintaining production and quality standards.

You will perform pre-operational inspections, keep work areas clean, follow safety procedures, and work with a team to meet daily targets in an environment with variable weather and heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Heavy equipment

Safety focus

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

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.

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, 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.