Pit Loader Operator

Heidelberg Materials; Gainesville (GA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials in Gainesville, GA, is hiring a Pit Loader Operator to safely operate front-end loaders and other heavy equipment. You will load trucks and stockpiles, perform pre-op inspections, and support safe, efficient material flow on site.

The role requires a strong safety mindset, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to production needs while maintaining quality targets. This is a full-time on-site position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Consciousness

Teamwork

Inspection Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

## Pit Loader OperatorApply: Gainesville, GA: Full time: Posted Today: JR10019437Line of Business: Aggregates## **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 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.## **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*** $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 HolidaysEqual Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.