Equipment Operator

Heidelberg Materials North America; City of Johnstown (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

AD&D and Disability coverage

Life Insurance

Paid bonding leave

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is hiring for a hands-on role operating heavy equipment and supporting site production. The successful candidate will transport materials, perform routine maintenance, and work with a team to meet daily goals while following safety standards and procedures.

The position requires adaptability to varied site conditions and strong communication skills. We offer competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits, with pre-employment screenings and possible FMCSA

Qualifications

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve production goals.
• Follow safety protocols and regulatory guidelines.
• Adapt to various site conditions and assist with general labor.
• Strong understanding of equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to procedures.
• Ability to work in challenging environmental conditions.
• Effective communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently to transport materials.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections to ensure equipment functionality.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve production goals and maintain workflow.
• Follow safety protocols and regulatory guidelines to minimize risks.
• Adapt to various site conditions and assist with general labor as needed.

Skills

Heavy Equipment

Maintenance & Inspections

Team Collaboration

Safety Compliance

Adaptability

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

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently to transport materials.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections to ensure equipment functionality.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve production goals and maintain workflow.
• Follow safety protocols and regulatory guidelines to minimize risks.
• Adapt to various site conditions and assist with general labor as needed.

What Are We Looking For

• Strong understanding of equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to procedures.
• Capability to work in challenging environmental conditions.
• Effective communication skills and attention to detail.

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

• $23.00 to $29.00 per hour
• 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 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

Req ID JR10018725

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.