Yard Loader Operator

Heidelberg Materials; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision

HSA/HRA/FSAs

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a loader operator to move, load, and organize aggregates on site in New York. You will operate loader equipment safely, perform routine inspections, and support yard material flow while adhering to all safety procedures and maintaining an orderly work area.

The role requires reliable teamwork and the ability to work independently when needed, with a focus on safety and efficiency across all daily tasks. This is a hands-on operator position at our New York location.

Qualifications

• Operate heavy equipment safely and confidently.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.
• Identify equipment issues and report them promptly.
• Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate daily tasks.

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

Loader operation

Safety practices

Equipment inspection

Stockpile management

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 effectively 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)
• 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
• 10 Paid Holidays

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.