Day Shift Excavator Operator

Heidelberg Materials; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials in Texas seeks an excavator operator to support mining, material handling, and site production. You will load, move, sort, and stockpile materials while meeting production targets, and perform pre-shift inspections to keep equipment reliable.

The role emphasizes safety, adherence to company policies, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must adapt to changing priorities and participate in a safe, well-organized work area.

Qualifications

• Experience safely operating excavator equipment in a production setting.
• Strong commitment to safety, attendance, and operational excellence.
• Ability to perform pre-shift inspections and communicate issues to maintenance.
• Capable of working independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to adapt to changing priorities and workloads.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate excavator equipment to support mining, material handling, and site production activities.
• Load, move, sort, and stockpile materials while maintaining production targets.
• Conduct pre-shift equipment inspections and report maintenance needs or safety concerns.
• Maintain safe work practices and comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient operations and a clean work area.

Skills

Excavator operator

Safety compliance

Equipment inspection

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Line 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

• Safely operate excavator equipment to support mining, material handling, and site production activities.

• Load, move, sort, and stockpile materials while maintaining production targets.

• Conduct pre-shift equipment inspections and promptly report maintenance needs or safety concerns.

• Maintain safe work practices and comply with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient operations and a clean, organized work area.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to safely and efficiently operate excavator equipment in a production environment.

• Strong commitment to workplace safety, attendance, and operational excellence.

• Ability to perform equipment inspections, identify issues, and communicate effectively with supervisors and maintenance teams.

• Capability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Willingness and ability to adapt to changing operational needs and priorities.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, and background check.
• Successful candidate must be able to meet all job-related safety and performance requirements.

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

• Starting pay $26.50 per hour DOE (depending on experience)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled