Recycling Plant Operator: Crusher & Screen Specialist

01608 HM Pacific Northwest, Inc.; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

AD&D

Disability Coverage

Paid Bonding Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking an experienced recycling plant operator in Irving, TX to run a concrete/asphalt recycling facility. You will manage jaw and HSI crushers, screens, magnets, and conveyors, adjusting settings and feeds to maintain product quality.

The role emphasizes safe, efficient operations, routine maintenance, and real-time problem solving. You will work with loaders and excavators, perform pre‑op checks, and participate in safety planning as part of a team

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of experience operating crushing and screening equipment in aggregate, recycling, or mining environments.
• Skilled in independently troubleshooting and performing routine maintenance on plant machinery.
• Solid understanding of how crusher settings, feed rates, and screen configurations influence product quality and production efficiency.
• Proficient in welding and fabrication, and capable of operating loaders and excavators to support plant operations.
• Demonstrates strong situational awareness, adherence to safety practices, and reliable communication, attendance, and task follow‑through.

Responsibilities

• Operate a full concrete/asphalt recycling plant including jaw and HSI crushers, multi‑deck screens, magnets, and conveyor systems.
• Manage plant sequencing, adjust crusher settings and feed rates, and maintain product quality through real‑time material assessment.
• Monitor plant performance, troubleshoot issues to reduce downtime, and identify/manage inbound material contamination.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance including belt tracking/splicing, idler/roller and bearing changes, screen media replacement, lubrication, and HSI blow bar work.
• Support safe and efficient operations by operating loaders/excavators, conducting pre‑operational inspections, participating in safety planning, and maintaining clean, compliant work areas.

Skills

Crusher operation

Screening equipment

Maintenance

Welding

Fabrication

Loader operation

Excavator operation

Safety compliance

Communication

Job description

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking an experienced recycling plant operator in Irving, TX to run a concrete/asphalt recycling facility. You will manage jaw and HSI crushers, screens, magnets, and conveyors, adjusting settings and feeds to maintain product quality.

The role emphasizes safe, efficient operations, routine maintenance, and real-time problem solving. You will work with loaders and excavators, perform pre‑op checks, and participate in safety planning as part of a team