Scaler Operator - Underground Limestone Mine

50167 Heidelberg Materials NE LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Union benefits

Paid vacation

Pension

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials in the United States (Pennsylvania) seeks a quarry worker to operate scaling equipment in underground mine walls and ceilings, ensuring safe conditions and efficient operation. You will perform routine area inspections, communicate maintenance needs, and collaborate with team members to support productive quarry operations.

The role emphasizes safety, independence in physically demanding conditions, and adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• Operate heavy equipment safely in underground environments.
• Strong safety mindset to recognize and mitigate hazards.
• Follow procedures, communicate clearly, and work as part of a team.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic equipment inspections.
• Dependable, self-motivated, able to work independently 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

Follow procedures

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Equipment inspection

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 $2,000 Sign-On Bonus paid out in two installments (6 months and 1 year) Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

About the Company

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.