Pit Loader Operator

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Gainesville (GA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America in Gainesville, GA is seeking a reliable heavy equipment operator to safely operate front-end loaders and other heavy machinery to move raw materials and maintain production targets.

You will conduct pre-operational inspections, support pit and plant operations, and collaborate with a safety-first team. We offer a 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage, paid time off, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to safely operate heavy mobile equipment in a production environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, teamwork and following established procedures.
• Ability to perform equipment inspections and identify maintenance concerns.
• Effective communication and proactive problem solving.
• Dependable work ethic with adaptability to changing production needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate front-end loaders and other heavy equipment safely to move raw materials.
• Load haul trucks, hoppers, and stockpiles while maintaining quality and production targets.
• Conduct pre-operational equipment inspections and report maintenance needs promptly.
• Maintain safe work practices and support site safety initiatives at all times.
• Assist with general plant and pit operations to ensure efficient material flow and productivity.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Safety conscious

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Operate front-end loaders and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently to move raw materials.

Load haul trucks, hoppers, and stockpiles while maintaining quality and production targets.

Conduct pre-operational equipment inspections and report maintenance needs promptly.

Maintain safe work practices and support site safety initiatives at all times.

Assist with general plant and pit operations to ensure efficient material flow and productivity.

What Are We Looking For

Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy mobile equipment in a production environment.

Strong commitment to workplace safety, teamwork, and following established procedures.

Ability to perform equipment inspections and identify operational or maintenance concerns.

Effective communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Dependable work ethic with the ability to adapt to changing production needs and 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.

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

What We Offer

$23.26 to $34.61 per hour

401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions

Highly competitive benefits programs, including: 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.

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.