Excavator Operator

Heidelberg Materials; DeWitt (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees. We are seeking an Excavator Operator to safely operate excavators, inspect equipment daily, load and stockpile materials, and collaborate with teams to meet production goals.

The role emphasizes safety, adherence to procedures, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities across plants, quarries, and site operations.

Qualifications

• Safely operate heavy equipment, including excavators, in an industrial environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe operating practices.
• Ability to perform equipment inspections and identify maintenance needs.
• Effective communication and teamwork to support operational goals.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, maintain productivity in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate excavators to support aggregate production, material handling, and site operations.
• Inspect equipment daily and report mechanical issues or safety concerns promptly.
• Load, move, and stockpile materials efficiently while maintaining production goals.
• Follow company safety policies, operational procedures, and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with team members to support plant, quarry, and site performance objectives.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Equipment inspection

Communication & teamwork

Independent work

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates

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Excavator Operator

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

• Safely operate excavators to support aggregate production, material handling, and site operations.
• Inspect equipment daily and report mechanical issues or safety concerns promptly.
• Load, move, and stockpile materials efficiently while maintaining production goals.
• Follow company safety policies, operational procedures, and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with team members to support plant, quarry, and site performance objectives.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy equipment, including excavators, in an industrial environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe operating practices.
• Ability to perform equipment inspections and identify maintenance needs.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to support operational goals.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain productivity in a fast-paced environment.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
• Successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and comply with all company employment requirements.

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

• $20.00 to $26.00 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), 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, 56 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled