Heavy Equipment Operator Amrize/Holcim Portland Cement

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Colorado; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

Medical and dental insurance

Paid time off

Educational assistance program

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in Colorado is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate dozers, loaders, and excavators on various projects. Successful candidates will ensure safety protocols are followed while maintaining equipment. This position offers opportunities for career growth along with a competitive benefits package. Ideal applicants should have driving skills and a commitment to safety, with at least one year of related experience required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Flexibility to work extended shifts and varying schedules as needed.
• Ability to read and write.

Responsibilities

• Operate various heavy equipment to load trucks and move materials.
• Conduct routine daily inspections of equipment.
• Ensure safety and compliance requirements are followed.

Skills

Excellent driving skills

Flexibility to work extended shifts

Strong safety-orientation

Education

Minimum of one year of related experience

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Overview

Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.

We’re seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator who’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America.

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator | Req ID: 15371 | HR Contact: Katherine Therese Hennessy | Location: Canon City Agg/Asp CO

Responsibilities

About the role:

Operates dozers, loaders, excavators, haul trucks or other types of large equipment used for paving or moving, grading and compacting earth, sand, gravel, stone and/or asphalt materials. Conducts routine daily inspections of equipment and maintains equipment in a clean and safe manner.

What you’ll accomplish

• Operate various heavy equipment in order to load trucks, feed bins with various aggregate materials, maintain proper quantities of material to be loaded.
• Maintain equipment: Keeps equipment clean and orderly.
• Safety: Performs daily inspections on equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Ensures that safety, compliance, environmental requirements are followed at all times.
• Load material into bins, into crusher, into trucks or into plant. Moves earth or other materials from one location to another.
• Performs visual and safety inspection of equipment.
• May maintain appearance of equipment, proper air pressure in tires, proper fluid levels or perform minor repairs as needed.
• Completes paperwork that may be necessary; assists with other duties required.

What we’re looking for

• Minimum of one year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Flexibility to work extended shifts and varying schedules as needed.
• Ability to read and write.
• Excellent driving skills.
• Strong safety-orientation.
• Licenses Preferred: Valid driver’s license required.
• Required Computer and Software Skills: Basic proficiency with computer and systems skills.

Additional requirements

• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors. Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

What we offer

• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day

Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Building inclusive workspaces

At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We\'re seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you’ll have the chance to build your ambition!

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [e-mail]. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.

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