Truck Driver I

50167 Heidelberg Materials NE LLC; Jamesville (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Paid time off

Retention bonus

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking an on-site equipment operator to drive haul trucks, perform safety inspections, and coordinate with dispatch within a busy plant environment. You will help maintain equipment and uphold strict safety standards while working with a team across shifts.

The role emphasizes strong communication, adherence to procedures, and adaptability to changing conditions in a manufacturing setting. Competitive hourly pay and union benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience safely operating heavy equipment in a production environment.
• Strong awareness of surroundings and commitment to safety.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to follow instructions and adapt to changing conditions.
• Basic mechanical understanding and attention to operational details.

Responsibilities

• Operate haul trucks to transport raw materials within the plant site.
• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections to ensure equipment safety.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and plant personnel.
• Follow site safety procedures and traffic regulations.
• Assist with basic maintenance and cleaning of equipment.

Skills

Haul truck operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Basic mechanical understanding

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

• Operate haul trucks to transport raw materials within the plant site


• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections to ensure equipment safety


• Communicate effectively with dispatch and plant personnel


• Follow site safety procedures and traffic regulations


• Assist with basic maintenance and cleaning of equipment

What Are We Looking For

• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment in a production environment


• Strong awareness of surroundings and commitment to safety


• Effective communication and teamwork skills


• Willingness to follow instructions and adapt to changing conditions


• Basic mechanical understanding and attention to operational details

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

$23.98 per hour

• Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension


• Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays


• Eligible employees can earn up to a $1,250 performance-based retention bonus each quarter, paid quarterly based on achievement of established performance metrics.

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.