Quarry Loader Operator

50167 Heidelberg Materials NE LLC; Jamesville (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based retention bonus

Union benefits

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials NE LLC is seeking a loader operator to move and load materials on-site, ensuring safe, efficient operation. You will inspect equipment, report issues, and support production by feeding crushers, conveyors and stockpiles.

We value safety, teamwork, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be reliable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn site processes.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and confidently.
• Strong awareness of safety practices and commitment to following procedures.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Skill in identifying equipment issues and reporting them promptly.
• Reliability, attention to detail, and readiness to learn site processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate loader equipment safely and efficiently to move and load materials
• Inspect, maintain, and report equipment conditions to ensure reliable operation
• Support production goals by supplying material to crushers, conveyors, and stockpiles
• Follow all site safety procedures and contribute to a safe work environment
• Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate daily activities

Skills

Operate heavy equipment safely

Safety practices

Teamwork

Report equipment issues

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 loader equipment safely and efficiently to move and load materials
• Inspect, maintain, and report equipment conditions to ensure reliable operation
• Support production goals by supplying material to crushers, conveyors, and stockpiles
• Follow all site safety procedures and contribute to a safe work environment
• Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate daily activities

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 work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Skill in identifying equipment issues and reporting them promptly
• Reliability, attention to detail, and readiness to learn site processes

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

$26.87 per hour

Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

Eligible employees can earn up to a $1,250 performance-based retention bonus each quarter, paid quarterly based on achievement of established performance metrics.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials - your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions - setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you're not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let's get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.