Equipment Operator

Heidelberg Materials North America; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

HSA/HRA and FSA

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a hands-on team member to operate loaders and other mobile equipment at our terminal. You will perform quality control testing, document results, and manage stockpiles while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Key responsibilities include equipment inspection, reporting maintenance needs, and delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment. A strong safety mindset and reliability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Safely operate heavy equipment in aggregates/construction environments.
• Perform quality control testing and maintain records of results.
• Prioritize safety and strive for operational excellence.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, customers and team members.
• Be dependable, self-motivated and adaptable to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate loaders and other mobile equipment to load customer trucks and support terminal operations.
• Perform quality control testing and document results to help ensure product specifications are met.
• Manage material stockpiles, inventory movement, and housekeeping throughout the terminal.
• Inspect equipment, identify maintenance needs, and report issues promptly.
• Deliver excellent customer service while upholding safety, productivity, and environmental standards.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Quality control

Safety compliance

Record keeping

Customer service

Job description

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.

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 loaders and other mobile equipment to safely load customer trucks and support terminal operations.
• Perform quality control testing and accurately document results to help ensure product specifications are met.
• Manage material stockpiles, inventory movement, and housekeeping throughout the terminal.
• Inspect equipment, identify maintenance needs, and report operational issues promptly.
• Deliver excellent customer service while maintaining safety, productivity, and environmental standards.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy equipment in an aggregates, construction, industrial, or material handling environment.
• Ability to perform quality control testing, maintain accurate records, and recognize potential product quality issues.
• Strong focus on safety, attention to detail, and commitment to operational excellence.
• Effective communication and customer service skills when interacting with drivers, customers, and team members.
• Dependable, self-motivated individual who can prioritize tasks and adapt to changing operational needs.

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

• $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 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.