Yard Loader Operator

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Morehead City (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance

Paid Bonding Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Lehigh Hanson Inc. is seeking an yard loader operator to move and load materials safely and efficiently on-site in Morehead City, NC.

This role requires careful operation of heavy equipment and proactive maintenance to ensure reliable performance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong safety awareness, the ability to work independently or with a team, and the physical capability to handle outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and effectively.
• Strong awareness of safety standards and compliance requirements.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical ability to perform tasks in varying outdoor conditions.
• Commitment to maintaining equipment and reporting issues promptly.

Responsibilities

• Operate yard loader to move and load materials safely and efficiently.
• Inspect and maintain equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Monitor material inventory and assist with stockpile management.
• Follow all safety protocols and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain smooth yard operations.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment safely

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Operate yard loader to move and load materials safely and efficiently

Inspect and maintain equipment to ensure optimal performance

Monitor material inventory and assist with stockpile management

Follow all safety protocols and environmental regulations

Collaborate with team members to maintain smooth yard operations

What Are We Looking For

Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and effectively

Strong awareness of safety standards and compliance requirements

Capability to work independently and as part of a team

Physical ability to perform tasks in varying outdoor conditions

Commitment to maintaining equipment and reporting issues promptly

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

$21.10 to $29.00 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 Savings Account (HSA)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Bonding Leave
• 10 days of Paid Vacation
• 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave
• 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.