Loader Operator

Heidelberg Materials North America; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Pension plan

Vacation & holidays

Medical/dental/vision

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a heavy equipment operator to safely operate front-end loaders and support plant operations in Seattle. You will move, stockpile and load aggregate materials, perform routine inspections, and maintain clean, organized work areas in compliance with safety policies.

The role requires good teamwork, attention to detail, and a dependable work ethic to meet production and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate front-end loaders safely and efficiently to move, stockpile, and load aggregate materials.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance needs promptly.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas while following all safety policies and procedures.
• Support plant operations by coordinating material movement to meet production and customer requirements.
• Complete operational records and communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.

Job description

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.

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.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operate front-end loaders safely and efficiently to move, stockpile, and load aggregate materials.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance needs promptly.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas while following all safety policies and procedures.
• Support plant operations by coordinating material movement to meet production and customer requirements.
• Complete operational records and communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy mobile equipment in a production environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and adherence to established procedures.
• Ability to perform equipment inspections and identify operational or maintenance concerns.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Dependable work ethic with the flexibility to support operational needs and changing priorities.

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

• $49.36 to $49.36 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

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

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.