Groundperson

Heidelberg Materials; City of Johnstown (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension

Union paid vacation

Sick leave and holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking hands-on workers to assist with plant operations, clean-up, and material handling at our New York area site. You will monitor equipment, report issues, and safely operate tools and machinery while supporting loading and unloading of goods.

Join a team focused on safety and efficiency, with a union-backed benefits package including health and pension plans, plus paid vacation and holidays. Applicants must meet physical requirements and follow site protocols.

Qualifications

• Ability to work safely and follow established procedures
• Strong work ethic and reliability in a team setting
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• Physical capability to perform manual labor in outdoor conditions
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a safe environment

Responsibilities

• Assist with plant operations including cleanup and material handling
• Monitor equipment and report issues to maintenance or supervisors
• Safely operate tools and machinery as needed
• Support loading and unloading of materials and products
• Follow safety protocols and contribute to a clean, organized worksite

Skills

Safety first

Team reliability

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates

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

• Assist with plant operations including cleanup and material handling
• Monitor equipment and report issues to maintenance or supervisors
• Safely operate tools and machinery as needed
• Support loading and unloading of materials and products
• Follow safety protocols and contribute to a clean, organized worksite

What Are We Looking For

• Ability to work safely and follow established procedures
• Strong work ethic and reliability in a team setting
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• Physical capability to perform manual labor in outdoor conditions
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a safe environment

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

• $20.00 to $25.00 per hour
• Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension
• Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled