Equipment Operator

Amrize; Cañon City (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Amrize is seeking an Equipment Operator in Canon City, CO to join our team on a full-time hourly basis. The role requires operating heavy equipment and haulage trucks across a limestone quarry and plant site, with standard safety practices at the forefront.

Expected to perform pre-trip inspections, follow plant safety rules, and coordinate with load and unload areas. The position offers an hourly pay range and requires 1–3 years of relevant experience and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating haulage trucks or heavy equipment.
• Must have 1-3 years of experience with heavy equipment.
• Manual dexterity and alertness for safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate primary or secondary plant equipment to meet site production needs.
• Haul materials safely to designated areas and observe traffic controls.
• Perform walk-around safety inspections and report unsafe conditions to Supervisor.
• Assist with plant maintenance activities and site housekeeping as required.
• Adhere to health, safety and environmental policies at all times.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Truck operation

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Equipment Operator

Requisition ID: 17344

Location: Canon City, CO, US, 81212Longmont, CO, US, 80501

Pay Type: Hourly

Position type: Full-time / Hourly

Estimated Wage Range $27.14 – $31.32/Hourly

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.

Learn more at www.amrize.com/careers (https://www.amrize.com/us/en/careers.html)

Description

We’re seeking aEquipment Operatorwho’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America.

Job Title: Equipment Operator | Req ID: 17344 | HR Contact: Katherine Therese HENNESSY | Location: Canon City Agg/Asp CO, Longmont East CO

ABOUT THE ROLE

All duties are performed in a work-safe manner; plant safety rules are followed and individual works as a team member. Drivers & Operators are given primary responsibility of performing all plant tasks that require the use of heavy mobile equipment. The associated equipment of the limestone quarry and the plant equipment are also considered equipment to be operated through mobile operators. Responsible for the operation of plant processing equipment at a sand and gravel or quarry production operation.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

• Using a computer or manual controls, effectively operates primary or secondary crushing or other plant equipment in order to meet site production needs.

• Communicates with load and unload areas, hauls materials safely to designated areas and maintains safe speed and observes all plant traffic controls.

• Performs walk-around pre-trip safety inspections. Identifies any safety problems or concerns and report any unsafe conditions to Supervisor including near misses and any other areas where safety can be improved.

• Performs maintenance activities to ensure haul truck is maintained to the required standard and assist with other plant maintenance activities as required including site housekeeping or clean up activities.

• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Required: High School Diploma or GED preferred

• Required: Prior experience operating haulage trucks or heavy equipment. 1-3 years experience

• Required: Valid Drivers License

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean