Pit Loader Operator

Heidelberg Materials North America; Town of Saint Johnsville (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Company contributions

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a safety‑minded heavy equipment operator to support production at our site. You will operate pit loader equipment, load haul trucks, perform routine inspections, and help maintain smooth material flow.

You must follow safety procedures, report issues promptly, and work well in a fast‑paced team environment. We offer competitive hourly pay, a 401(k) plan with company contributions, comprehensive benefits, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and confidently.
• Strong awareness of safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to identify equipment or material issues and report them.
• Effective teamwork and communication in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliability, attention to detail, and willingness 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 operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

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 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

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

• $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.