Heavy Equipment Operator — Grow with a Safety-First Team

Holliday Sand & Gravel; Blackwater (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Holliday Sand & Gravel Company, a CRH Company, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join a safety‑driven, team‑oriented quarry environment. You will operate heavy and light equipment, perform routine checks, and assist with plant maintenance to keep operations running smoothly.

The role offers an hourly wage of $20‑$23 based on experience, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a large, multinational company that values safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Pass pre-employment drug screening, background check, and 'Fit for Work' physical.
• Provide valid documentation for I-9 eligibility.
• Demonstrate a professional, courteous attitude toward colleagues, supervisors, and the public.
• Be flexible to work nights, weekends, overtime, and travel as needed.
• Be comfortable working outdoors in extreme weather and on rough terrain.
• Physical capability for climbing, bending, and using hand tools.
• Commitment to safety culture and team-based approach.
• Minimum age 18 due to work environment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy and light mobile equipment, including skid steers, to maintain quarry access points.
• Perform pre-operational checks and routine servicing of assigned equipment.
• Conduct site clean-up using hand tools and keep work platforms safe.
• Safely run and monitor the crushing plant as required.
• Assist with plant repairs and basic welding/fitting as needed.
• Handle water hoses and cleanup while avoiding electrical hazards and slips.
• Report operational or environmental issues promptly to the foreman.
• Maintain PPE compliance and safety procedures per OSHA/MSHA guidelines.
• Support the team in achieving high productivity and environmental responsibility.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team player

Physical endurance

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding Certification

Job description

Holliday Sand & Gravel Company, a CRH Company, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join a safety‑driven, team‑oriented quarry environment. You will operate heavy and light equipment, perform routine checks, and assist with plant maintenance to keep operations running smoothly.

The role offers an hourly wage of $20‑$23 based on experience, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a large, multinational company that values safety and teamwork.