Night Shift Haul Unit Operator

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan with an

Medical, Dental, and Vision care

Health Savings/FSA options

AD&D and Disability coverage

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking an operator to run haul trucks, perform basic maintenance, and monitor loads in a plant or quarry setting. You will coordinate with the team to ensure safe, efficient material handling.

The role emphasizes safety, independent work, and teamwork, with responsibilities including pre-shift checks and assisting with general labor tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate ability to operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Strong awareness of safety procedures and hazard recognition.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for equipment troubleshooting.
• Willingness to work in varying weather and site conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate haul trucks to safely transport raw materials within the plant or quarry.
• Conduct pre-shift inspections and perform basic maintenance on equipment.
• Monitor material loads to ensure proper placement and volume.
• Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors to coordinate operations.
• Support plant operations by assisting with general labor tasks as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Mechanical troubleshooting

Weather adaptability

Job description

Operate haul trucks to safely transport raw materials within the plant or quarry.

Conduct pre-shift inspections and perform basic maintenance on equipment.

Monitor material loads to ensure proper placement and volume.

Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors to coordinate operations.

Support plant operations by assisting with general labor tasks as needed.

What Are We Looking For

Demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Strong awareness of safety procedures and hazard recognition.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Basic mechanical aptitude for equipment troubleshooting.

Willingness to work in varying weather and site conditions.

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, and background check.

Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.

• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

Starting Pay $22.98 per hour DOE

Highly competitive benefits programs, including:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Bonding Leave, 10 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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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.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.