Hammer Operator

50063 Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg LLC; Demorest (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

AD&D and Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Bonding Leave

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Hammer Operator to support aggregate production in Demorest, GA. You will operate hydraulic hammer equipment safely to break oversized rock and maintain processing flow.

You’ll perform pre-operational inspections, monitor work areas, and follow site procedures while communicating with team to uphold safety and productivity. The role includes a competitive benefits package and opportunities for continued growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely in an industrial or quarry environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to identify basic equipment concerns.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills in a production-focused setting.
• Dependability, initiative, and a willingness to adapt to changing operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydraulic hammer equipment safely and efficiently to support production goals.
• Break oversized rock and material to maintain consistent processing flow.
• Perform pre-operational inspections and report equipment issues promptly.
• Monitor work areas and adjust operations to maintain safety and productivity.
• Follow site procedures and communicate effectively with team members to support operations.

Skills

Safe operation

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Dependability

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate hydraulic hammer equipment safely and efficiently to support production goals
• Break oversized rock and material to maintain consistent processing flow
• Perform pre‑operational inspections and report equipment issues promptly
• Monitor work areas and adjust operations to maintain safety and productivity
• Follow site procedures and communicate effectively with team members to support operations

What Are We Looking For

• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely in an industrial or quarry environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to identify basic equipment concerns
• Effective communication and teamwork skills in a production‑focused setting
• Dependability, initiative, and a willingness to adapt to changing operational needs

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

• $23.54 to $28.33 per hour
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Saving 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
• 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Line of Business: Aggregates Hammer 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.

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.