Yard Loader Operator

Heidelberg Materials; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

HSA/HRA/FSA

Paid vacation/sick leave/holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a loader operator to safely operate heavy equipment and manage yard materials at a regional site. You will load, move, and organize materials while maintaining safety and cleanliness on site.

You will perform routine inspections, report issues promptly, and support daily task coordination with the yard team, contributing to efficient material flow and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and confidently.
• Strong awareness of safety practices and commitment to following procedures.
• Capability to identify equipment issues and report them promptly.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently or with a team.
• Reliability, attention to detail, and readiness to learn yard operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate loader equipment safely to move, load, and organize materials.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
• Manage stockpiles and support yard material flow.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate daily tasks.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Equipment troubleshooting

Stockyard coordination

Team communication

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 loader equipment safely to move, load, and organize materials
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance
• Manage stockpiles and support yard material flow
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area
• Communicate effective with team members to coordinate daily tasks

What Are We Looking For

• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and confidently
• Strong awareness of safety practices and commitment to following procedures
• Capability to identify equipment issues and report them promptly
• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently or with a team
• Reliability, attention to detail, and readiness to learn yard operations

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

$21.00 to $25.00 per hour 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 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, 56 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Company Culture

Zukunft gestalten, Erfolge bauen Heidelberg Materials – dein Sprungbrett in die Zukunft der Baustoffindustrie. Als weltweit führendes Unternehmen der Baubranche stellen wir eines der meistgenutzten Produkte her und ebenen dadurch nicht nur den Weg hin zu einer nachhaltigeren Produktion, sondern auch für deine persönliche Erfolgsgeschichte. Unser mutiger und innovativer Ansatz setzt auf massive CO2-Reduzierung, effiziente Recyclingtechnologien und digitale Lösungen – wir setzen Maßstäbe, die die Branche neu definieren. In unserer global vernetzten und regional verwurzelten Gemeinschaft haben deine Ideen die Kraft, den Menschen von morgen ein Leben von morgen zu ermöglichen. Bei uns gestaltest du nicht nur die Zukunft der Branche, sondern auch deine eigene. Packen wir’s an! Heidelberg Materials ist einer der weltweit größten integrierten Hersteller von Baustoffen und -lösungen mit führenden Marktpositionen bei Zement, Zuschlagstoffen und Transportbeton. Wir sind mit mehr als 51.000 Beschäftigten an fast 3.000 Standorten in über 50 Ländern vertreten. Im Mittelpunkt unseres Handelns steht die Verantwortung für die Umwelt. Als Vorreiter auf dem Weg zur CO2-Neutralität und Kreislaufwirtschaft in der Baustoffindustrie arbeiten wir an nachhaltigen Baustoffen und Lösungen für die Zukunft. Unseren Kunden erschließen wir neue Möglichkeiten durch Digitalisierung.