Heavy Equipment Operator — Safe, Skilled, Team-Focused

Heidelberg Materials; Fairmount (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Union paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America seeks a reliable heavy equipment operator to join field operations. You will operate loaders, excavators, and haul trucks, perform pre-operation inspections, and help load and stockpile materials safely.

We value safety, situational awareness, and teamwork. You will follow site procedures, communicate with team leads, and support routine maintenance while adhering to union guidelines and productivity goals.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment.
• Focus on safety, situational awareness, and teamwork.
• Clear communication and collaborative approach.
• Attention to operational detail and production efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operate loaders, excavators, and haul trucks.
• Perform pre-operation inspections and report concerns.
• Safely load, transport, and stockpile materials as directed.
• Assist with routine site maintenance and cleanup tasks.
• Follow safety protocols and communicate with team leads.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety focus

Teamwork

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Heidelberg Materials North America seeks a reliable heavy equipment operator to join field operations. You will operate loaders, excavators, and haul trucks, perform pre-operation inspections, and help load and stockpile materials safely.

We value safety, situational awareness, and teamwork. You will follow site procedures, communicate with team leads, and support routine maintenance while adhering to union guidelines and productivity goals.