Groundperson

50167 Heidelberg Materials NE LLC; Jamesville (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Vacation and holidays

Retention bonus

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking team members to assist with plant operations, monitor equipment, and support loading and unloading in outdoor environments. You will follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized site while contributing to efficient operations.

The role offers an hourly wage of $25.87, with union benefits and a quarterly retention bonus program. Candidates should be prepared for pre-employment screening and background checks as part of the conditions of

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 awareness

Strong work ethic

Willingness to learn

Outdoor manual labor

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

• $25.87 per hour
• Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension
• Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
• Eligible employees can earn up to a $1,250 performance-based retention bonus each quarter, paid quarterly based on achievement of established performance metrics.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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.