Heavy Equipment Operator (Temporary 6 Months)

01608 HM Pacific Northwest, Inc.; Granite Falls (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits through the Union for Medical

Dental and Vision

Pension and Union paid vacation

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a safety-conscious operator to run heavy and fixed plant equipment in support of aggregate production. The role includes pre-operational inspections, monitoring material flow and quality, and coordinating with team members to ensure efficient operations.

The position is temporary for 6 months, with union-backed benefits and a safety-first culture. Candidates should demonstrate reliability and strong communication, with MSHA Part 46 training considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy equipment in a mining/aggregate environment.
• Strong knowledge of safety procedures with high situational awareness.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Reliable and collaborative approach with clear communication skills.
• Familiarity with MSHA regulations; Part 46 training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a variety of heavy and fixed plant equipment to support daily aggregate production.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and routine equipment checks to ensure safe, reliable performance.
• Monitor material flow, production quality, and operating conditions, making adjustments as needed.
• Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate activities and maintain efficient operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area while adhering to safety regulations and promoting a safety-first culture.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Safety procedures

Mechanical aptitude

Team communication

MSHA Part 46 training (asset)

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates

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.

This is a temporary position with an expected duration of 6 months.

What You'll Be Doing

• Safely operate a variety of heavy and fixed plant equipment to support daily aggregate production
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and routine equipment checks to ensure safe, reliable performance
• Monitor material flow, production quality, and operating conditions, making adjustments as needed
• Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate activities and maintain efficient operations
• Maintain a clean, organized work area while adhering to safety regulations and promoting a safety-first culture

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy equipment in a mining environment
• Strong knowledge of safety procedures with high situational awareness
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and resolve equipment issues
• Reliable and collaborative approach with clear and effective communication skills
• Ability to follow operational procedures, adapt to changing priorities, and familiarity with MSHA regulations, with Part 46 training considered an asset

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 Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to apply. Verification of age will be required as a condition of employment.

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

• $45.09 to $46.12 per hour
• Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension
• Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
• 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.