Quarry Utility Operator – Safety & Maintenance

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA, HRA, FSA

Paid leave & holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a safety-aware Utility Person to support daily quarry operations, including housekeeping, production assistance, and site tasks that ensure a safe and efficient operation.

You will perform site cleanup, operate a haul truck, assist with equipment maintenance, and move materials as needed while adhering to safety and operating procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to safety and following procedures.
• Able to perform physically demanding outdoors work.
• Willingness to learn maintenance and quarry operations tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform site housekeeping and cleanup to maintain a safe quarry environment.
• Operate a haul truck to move materials from pit to plant.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, repairs, and inspections.
• Support production activities by moving materials, tools, and supplies as needed.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and operating procedures while contributing to team goals.

Skills

Safety mindset

Physical fitness

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Independent worker

Communication

Job description

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Utility Person to support daily quarry operations. This role is responsible for assisting with maintenance, housekeeping, production support, and general site activities that contribute to a safe and efficient operation.

What You'll Be Doing

Perform site housekeeping and cleanup to maintain a safe and organized quarry environment.

Operate a haul truck to move materials from the pit to the plant in a safe and efficient manner to support production.

Assist with equipment maintenance, repairs, and inspections to support operational reliability.

Support production activities by moving materials, tools, and supplies as needed.

Follow all safety, environmental, and operating procedures while contributing to team goals.

What Are We Looking For

Strong commitment to safety and the ability to follow established work procedures.

Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying, and working outdoors.

Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn maintenance and quarry operations tasks.

Dependable team player with strong work ethic and problem-solving skills.

Ability to communicate effectively and work independently with minimal supervision.

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

$21 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 Saving 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 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.