Terminal Associate

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Fargo, Northern (ND, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company +

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA / HRA / FSA

AD&D and disability coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Lehigh Hanson Inc. is seeking an Equipment Operator for our bulk cement terminal in Fargo, ND.

You will operate railcar unloading systems, load/unload cement, and monitor transfer equipment to keep material moving safely. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, basic mechanical repairs, ensuring accurate orders and inventory records, and maintaining a strong focus on safety in an outdoor, industrial environment.

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

Mechanical aptitude

Heavy equipment experience

Troubleshooting

Safety protocols

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

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

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

• 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

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.