Pit Loader Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to support production at our New York area facilities.

You will operate pit loader equipment, load haul trucks, perform inspections, and adhere to safety procedures in a fast-paced environment.

We offer competitive pay from $20 to $26 per hour, a 401(k) plan with company match, and comprehensive benefits; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Operate heavy equipment safely and confidently.
• Strong awareness of safety practices and procedures.
• Identify equipment or material issues and communicate them clearly.
• Effective teamwork and communication in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliability 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 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

Line 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 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:

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled