104090- Pilot Licensed

50065 Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union medical benefits

Union pension

Paid vacation sick leave holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a dedicated vessel operator to safely operate and navigate company vessels in accordance with regulations. You will perform routine inspections, coordinate maintenance, and ensure the secure transport of materials while maintaining efficiency.

Applicants should demonstrate strong situational awareness, clear communication with crew and dispatch, and the ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical issues.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to operate marine vessels safely.
• Strong situational awareness and sound judgment.
• Commitment to safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to collaborate with crew members and communicate clearly.
• Capability to perform basic mechanical or operational troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and navigate company vessels in accordance with regulations.
• Perform routine vessel inspections and coordinate basic maintenance needs.
• Communicate effectively with crew, dispatch, and shore personnel.
• Ensure safe transport of materials while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate logs and documentation for vessel operations.

Skills

Operate marine vessels

Situational awareness

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Troubleshooting basics

Job description

Line of Business: Other

What You’ll Be Doing

• Safely operate and navigate company vessels in accordance with regulations
• Perform routine vessel inspections and coordinate basic maintenance needs
• Communicate effectively with crew, dispatch, and shore personnel
• Ensure safe transport of materials while maintaining operational efficiency
• Maintain accurate logs and documentation for vessel operations

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to operate marine vessels safely and confidently
• Strong situational awareness and sound judgment in varying conditions
• Commitment to safety protocols and regulatory compliance
• Ability to collaborate with crew members and communicate clearly
• Capability to perform basic mechanical or operational troubleshooting

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

• $63.82 per hour
• Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension
• Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
• Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

About Heidelberg Materials

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! 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.