Day Shift Excavator Operator

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA/HRA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

AD&D and Disability coverage

Life Insurance

Paid bonding leave

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Lehigh Hanson Inc. is seeking skilled operators to run excavators and other heavy equipment in a production plant environment.

You will load raw materials, perform basic maintenance, and assist with plant setup, relocation, and breakdown while coordinating with team members to maintain smooth material flow. Candidates should be safety-focused, able to work independently or with a mobile crew, and possess basic mechanical troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• Experience operating excavators and heavy equipment in production.
• Strong safety commitment and situational awareness.
• Ability to work independently and with a mobile plant crew.
• Basic mechanical knowledge for troubleshooting equipment.
• Flexibility to work mid-shift hours and adapt to changing locations.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and heavy equipment to load materials.
• Perform routine equipment checks and basic maintenance.
• Assist with plant setup, relocation, and breakdown.
• Communicate with team to maintain efficient material flow.

Skills

Excavator operation

Heavy equipment operation

Production awareness

Job description

Operate excavators to load raw materials into portable crushing equipment

Perform routine equipment checks and basic maintenance to ensure safe operation

Assist with plant setup, relocation, and breakdown as needed

Communicate with team members to maintain efficient material flow

Follow all safety and environmental procedures on site; Mid Shift Hours: 11am - 9pm

What Are We Looking For

Skilled in operating excavators and other heavy equipment in a production setting

Strong commitment to safety and situational awareness

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mobile plant environment

Basic mechanical knowledge for troubleshooting equipment issues

Flexibility to work mid-shift hours and adapt to changing work locations

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, and background check
• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

Physical Demands of the Job

Ability to sit for extended periods while operating equipment

Frequent walking, standing, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds

Manual dexterity and visual acuity required to operate controls and inspect equipment

Tolerance for working in dusty, noisy, and physically demanding environments

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots

What We Offer

Starting Pay $26.00 per hour DOE

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

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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.