Terminal Associate

50018 Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k) matching

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSAs/FSAs

Paid Leave & Holidays

Disability coverage

Life Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a terminal technician to operate and monitor cement terminal equipment in Fargo, ND. You will load/unload cement, troubleshoot, and perform basic repairs, with emphasis on safety and reliable material flow.

The role requires hands-on mechanical skills and experience around heavy equipment in outdoor industrial settings. We offer a competitive base salary, 401(k) with company contributions and matching, comprehensive medical/dental/vision benefits, HSAs and FSAs,

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial, mechanical, rail, construction, or heavy equipment environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort using tools for troubleshooting and basic repairs.
• Experience operating or working around heavy equipment, conveyors, or bulk material systems.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of equipment and daily operations.
• Basic knowledge of safety protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor bulk cement terminal equipment, including railcar unloading systems and material transfer equipment.
• Troubleshoot and perform hands-on maintenance to keep equipment running and minimize downtime.
• Load and unload cement from railcars and trucks while ensuring efficient and safe material flow.
• Inspect equipment, identify issues, and complete basic mechanical repairs using tools and diagnostic skills.
• Ensure accuracy of orders, documentation, and inventory records.

Skills

Industrial experience

Mechanical aptitude

Heavy equipment experience

Independence

Safety basics

Job description

Line of Business: Cement & White Pay Range: $51,580.00 - $63,620.00

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 and monitor bulk cement terminal equipment, including railcar unloading systems and material transfer equipment
• Troubleshoot and perform hands-on maintenance to keep equipment running and minimize downtime
• Load and unload cement from railcars and trucks while ensuring efficient and safe material flow
• Inspect equipment, identify issues, and complete basic mechanical repairs using tools and diagnostic skills
• Ensure accuracy of orders, documentation, and inventory records

What Are We Looking For

• Experience in industrial, mechanical, rail, construction, or heavy equipment environments (not just warehouse)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort using tools for troubleshooting and basic repairs
• Experience operating or working around heavy equipment, conveyors, or bulk material systems
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of equipment and daily operations
• Basic knowledge of safety protocols and procedures

Work Environment

This role is based in an outdoor/industrial terminal environment and involves working around heavy equipment, moving materials, and varying weather conditions. Physical activity, including standing, walking, and manual tasks, is a regular part of the job, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• 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
• 15 days of Paid Vacation
• 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Shaping the future, building successes

Company Culture

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!

Company Overview

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.