Pit Loader Operator

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical/Dental/Vision

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Lehigh Hanson Inc. is seeking a Pit Loader Operator to support production by safely operating loader equipment and managing material flow. You will load haul trucks, perform routine inspections, and report issues promptly in a fast-paced environment.

We offer competitive pay at $20.00–$26.00 per hour, a 401(k) with company match, comprehensive health benefits, and generous paid time off; equal opportunity employer with AI-assisted screening as part of hiring.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and confidently.
• Strong awareness of safety practices and commitment to following procedures.
• Capability to identify equipment or material issues and communicate them effectively.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliability, attention to detail, and readiness to learn pit operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate pit loader equipment safely and efficiently to support production.
• Load haul trucks and manage material flow to maintain consistent output.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
• Identify and report equipment or material issues promptly.
• Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a strong safety culture.

Skills

Heavy equipment safety

Safety awareness

Issue reporting

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Operate pit loader equipment safely and efficiently to support production

Load haul trucks and manage material flow to maintain consistent output

Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance

Identify and report equipment or material issues promptly

Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a strong safety culture

What Are We Looking For

Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and confidently

Strong awareness of safety practices and commitment to following procedures

Capability to identify equipment or material issues and communicate them effectively

Effective teamwork and communication skills in a fast-paced environment

Reliability, attention to detail, and readiness to learn pit operations

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

$20.00 to $26.00 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, 56 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.