Scaler Operator

50167 Heidelberg Materials NE LLC; Connellsville (Fayette County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union Benefits

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Pension Plan

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials NE LLC is seeking a mine-operations associate to scale rock and operate scaling equipment in underground environments. You will perform routine area inspections, communicate maintenance needs, and work with a team to maintain safe, productive quarry conditions.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and the ability to perform basic equipment inspections in physically demanding settings. Underground rates apply where relevant, with comprehensive union-backed benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment safely in underground environments.
• Strong safety mindset with hazard mitigation.
• Ability to follow procedures and work as part of a team.
• Mechanical aptitude; comfortable with basic equipment inspections.
• Dependable, self-motivated; able to work in physically demanding conditions.

Responsibilities

• Scale loose rock from underground mine walls and ceilings to maintain safe working conditions.
• Operate scaling equipment and tools safely and efficiently in confined spaces.
• Conduct routine inspections of work areas to identify and address potential hazards.
• Perform basic equipment checks and communicate maintenance needs.
• Collaborate with team members to support safe and productive quarry operations.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety mindset

Team orientation

Underground work

Mechanical aptitude

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

• Scale loose rock from underground mine walls and ceilings to maintain safe working conditions
• Operate scaling equipment and tools safely and efficiently in confined spaces
• Conduct routine inspections of work areas to identify and address potential hazards
• Perform basic equipment checks and communicate maintenance needs
• Collaborate with team members to support safe and productive quarry operations

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment safely and effectively in underground environments
• Strong safety mindset with the capability to recognize and mitigate hazards
• Ability to follow procedures, communicate clearly, and work as part of a team
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort performing basic equipment inspections
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently in physically demanding conditions

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

• $28.76 per hour plus an additional $0.50 per hour underground rate
• Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension
• Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
• 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.