Equipment Operator

50065 Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company contributions

Paid vacation and 10 paid holidays

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc. is seeking a skilled heavy equipment operator to run loaders, excavators, and bulldozers on site.

You will perform routine maintenance, inspections, and ensure safe, efficient machinery operation in a dynamic construction materials environment. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to work independently or with a team, and a commitment to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in operating heavy equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as loaders, excavators, and bulldozers.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on equipment.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of machinery.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials.
• Follow safety protocols and procedures at all times.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Line of Business

Other 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 such as loaders, excavators, and bulldozers.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on equipment.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of machinery.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials.
• Follow safety protocols and procedures at all times.

What Are We Looking For

• Proficiency in operating heavy equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

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

$33.00 to $35.00 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 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

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.