Equipment Operator

Heidelberg Materials; Woodinville (WA); Presencial; USD 41.000 - 63.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

AD&D and disability coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a hands-on Recycling Plant Operator. You will run a concrete/asphalt recycling plant, adjust crusher settings, monitor quality, and perform preventive maintenance to keep equipment running efficiently.

You will also operate loaders and excavators, participate in safety planning, and maintain a clean, compliant work area. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience in aggregate/recycling/mining environments, strong troubleshooting skills, and

Formación

• Over 3 years of experience operating crushing and screening equipment in aggregate, recycling, or mining environments.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on plant machinery.
• Understanding of how crusher settings, feed rates, and screen configurations influence product quality and production efficiency.
• Proficient in welding and fabrication; able to operate loaders and excavators to support plant operations.
• Strong situational awareness, adherence to safety practices, and reliable communication and attendance.

Responsabilidades

• Operate a full concrete/asphalt recycling plant including crushers, screens, magnets, and conveyors.
• Manage plant sequencing, adjust settings and feed rates, and maintain product quality through real-time assessment.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot to reduce downtime, and manage inbound material contamination.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance including belt tracking, bearing changes, and lubrication.
• Support safe operations by conducting pre‑operational inspections and using loaders/excavators; maintain clean, compliant work areas.

Conocimientos

Plant operations

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Welding & fabrication

Loader/Excavator operation

Safety adherence

Process optimization

Herramientas

Loader

Excavator

Crusher settings

Conveyor systems

Descripción del empleo

Line of Business: Recycling

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 a full concrete/asphalt recycling plant including jaw and HSI crushers, multi‑deck screens, magnets, and conveyor systems.


• Manage plant sequencing, adjust crusher settings and feed rates, and maintain product quality through real‑time material assessment.


• Monitor plant performance, troubleshoot issues to reduce downtime, and identify/manage inbound material contamination.


• Perform routine and preventive maintenance including belt tracking/splicing, idler/roller and bearing changes, screen media replacement, lubrication, and HSI blow bar work.


• Support safe and efficient operations by operating loaders/excavators, conducting pre‑operational inspections, participating in safety planning, and maintaining clean, compliant work areas.

What Are We Looking For

• Over 3 years of experience operating crushing and screening equipment in aggregate, recycling, or mining environments.


• Skilled in independently troubleshooting and performing routine maintenance on plant machinery.


• Solid understanding of how crusher settings, feed rates, and screen configurations influence product quality and production efficiency.


• Proficient in welding and fabrication, and capable of operating loaders and excavators to support plant operations.


• Demonstrates strong situational awareness, adherence to safety practices, and reliable communication, attendance, and task follow‑through.

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


• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to apply. Verification of age will be required as a condition of employment.

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

• $29.93 to $45.77 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