Equipment Operator

50167 Heidelberg Materials NE LLC; Town of Ashland (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HSA

HRA

FSA

AD&D

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Paid bonding leave

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a capable Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Aggregates team. You will operate heavy equipment safely to support production, perform routine inspections, and help maintain a secure, efficient work site.

Working with a team, you will follow safety protocols, adapt to changing conditions, and contribute to meeting daily production goals. We offer competitive hourly wages and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment effectively.
• Strong awareness of safety practices and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment with excellent communication skills.
• Capacity to adapt to changing job demands and work conditions.
• Commitment to maintaining a productive and safe workplace.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently to support production needs.
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Follow safety protocols and regulatory guidelines to maintain a secure work environment.
• Assist with loading, transporting, and handling materials as required.
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve production goals.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates

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 support production needs.
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Follow safety protocols and regulatory guidelines to maintain a secure work environment.
• Assist with loading, transporting, and handling materials as required.
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve production goals.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment effectively.
• Strong awareness of safety practices and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment with excellent communication skills.
• Capacity to adapt to changing job demands and work conditions.
• Commitment to maintaining a productive and safe workplace.

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

$21.00 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 Savings Account (HSA)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 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
• Paid Sick Leave
• 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

About the Company

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.