Excavator Operator

50167 Heidelberg Materials NE LLC; Jamesville (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Quarterly retention bonus

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Paid vacation & holidays

HSA/HRA/FSAs

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials NE LLC in New York seeks an Excavator Operator to support aggregate production at our Jamesville site. You will operate excavators, load and stockpile materials, and help meet daily production goals in a safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities include equipment inspections, reporting maintenance needs, adhering to company policies, and collaborating with plant teams to optimize site performance. Candidates must be able to work outdoors in varied weather.

Qualifications

• Experience safely operating 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, and maintain productivity in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety mindset

Equipment inspection

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates

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
• Eligible employees can earn up to a $1,250 performance-based retention bonus each quarter, paid quarterly based on achievement of established performance metrics.
• 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

Company Culture

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.