Equipment Operator

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to support aggregate production on site. You will operate machinery, perform routine maintenance, and monitor equipment performance while ensuring adherence to safety rules and company policies.

The role requires attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork in variable weather conditions, with opportunities to contribute to production targets and safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in operating heavy equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and safety protocols.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment used in aggregate production.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials as needed.
• Monitor and report on production metrics and equipment performance.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Maintenance & troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Weather flexibility

Job description

Operate and maintain heavy equipment used in aggregate production.

Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment.

Assist with loading and unloading materials as needed.

Monitor and report on production metrics and equipment performance.

What Are We Looking For

Proficiency in operating heavy equipment.

Strong attention to detail and safety protocols.

Ability to perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting.

Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Flexibility to work in various weather conditions.

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.

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

What We Offer

$22.50 to $33.01 per hour starting pay

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

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.

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.