Utility Person 1

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision

Health savings account (HSA)

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America operates across the U.S. and Canada, including Kentucky, and seeks a safety‑minded equipment operator to haul materials and support quarry operations.

You will perform pre‑op inspections, report issues promptly, and work with a team to meet production goals while adhering to environmental, safety, and company policies. This role offers competitive benefits and the chance to contribute to our sustainable construction materials network.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy mobile equipment in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety with strong awareness of surroundings and operating conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with team members and supervisors.
• Mechanical aptitude with the capability to complete inspections and identify equipment issues.
• Reliable work ethic with the flexibility to adapt to changing operational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Operate haul trucks and other mobile equipment safely and efficiently throughout the quarry.
• Transport aggregate materials to designated locations while maintaining production goals.
• Perform pre-operational inspections and report equipment concerns promptly.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and environmental regulations.
• Support quarry operations through teamwork, housekeeping, and operational assistance as needed.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Safety awareness

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Flexibility

Job description

Operate haul trucks and other mobile equipment safely and efficiently throughout the quarry.

Transport aggregate materials to designated locations while maintaining production goals.

Perform pre-operational inspections and report equipment concerns promptly.

Follow all safety policies, procedures, and environmental regulations.

Support quarry operations through teamwork, housekeeping, and operational assistance as needed.

What Are We Looking For

Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy mobile equipment in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Commitment to workplace safety with strong awareness of surroundings and operating conditions.

Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with team members and supervisors.

Mechanical aptitude with the capability to complete inspections and identify equipment issues.

Reliable work ethic with the flexibility to adapt to changing operational priorities.

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.

• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

Highly competitive benefits programs, including:

• $20 per hour
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
• 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, 10 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.