Equipment Operator

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Lehigh Hanson Inc. is seeking a reliable heavy equipment operator to move and load aggregates at our site in Georgia. You will operate machinery safely and efficiently, perform routine inspections, and follow safety protocols to protect yourself and colleagues.

Collaboration with the team helps us meet production goals while maintaining quality. Strong safety focus, clear communication, and the ability to adapt to changing tasks are essential.

Qualifications

• Operate heavy equipment with precision and care.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance standards.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Capability to adapt to changing tasks and priorities.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for equipment checks and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently to move and load aggregates.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
• Follow all safety protocols and site procedures.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals.
• Monitor material quality and report issues promptly.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently to move and load aggregates

Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance

Follow all safety protocols and site procedures

Collaborate with team members to meet production goals

Monitor material quality and report issues promptly

What Are We Looking For

Ability to operate heavy equipment with precision and care

Strong commitment to safety and compliance standards

Effective communication and teamwork skills

Capability to adapt to changing tasks and priorities

Basic mechanical aptitude for equipment checks and troubleshooting

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

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

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.