Day Shift Utility Person

Heidelberg Materials North America; Chico (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a hands-on site operator to support daily shipping and loadout operations at a quarry environment. You will direct truck traffic, verify loads, and ensure timely customer service while operating and inspecting mobile equipment.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability as you contribute to maintenance, environmental compliance, and cross-departmental support in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate mobile equipment.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and customer service across departments.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing needs.
• Capable of performing physically active work in a quarry environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct truck traffic and verify load accuracy to ensure timely service.
• Operate mobile equipment and perform pre-use inspections.
• Maintain stockpiles, loading areas, haul roads, and shipping lanes; implement dust control.
• Assist with plant maintenance, cleanup, and environmental compliance initiatives.
• Participate in safety meetings and continuous improvement efforts across operations.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Customer service

Equipment operation

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.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support daily shipping and loadout operations by directing truck traffic, verifying load accuracy, and ensuring timely customer service.
• Operate mobile equipment, perform pre-use inspections, and report equipment deficiencies to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Maintain stockpiles, loading areas, haul roads, shipping lanes, and perform dust control activities to support site safety and housekeeping standards.
• Assist with plant maintenance, cleanup, minor repairs, and environmental compliance initiatives across the operation.
• Participate in safety meetings, inspections, and continuous improvement efforts while providing operational support to other plant departments as needed.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated commitment to safety and environmental stewardship in an industrial or outdoor work environment.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate mobile equipment and perform routine inspections.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, solve problems, and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Dependable work ethic with the capability to perform physically active work in a fast‑paced quarry environment.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post‑offer pre‑employment physical examination, drug screen, and background check.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and meet all applicable company employment requirements.

Work Environment

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

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, and navigate uneven terrain for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and perform repetitive physical tasks.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely enter and exit mobile equipment and work at varying heights when required.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel‑toed boots.

What We Offer

• Starting Pay $22.00 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 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.