Yard Loader Operator

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/HRA/FSAs

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a yard loader operator to move and load aggregate materials safely and efficiently. You will operate heavy equipment, inspect gear, and coordinate with team members on daily tasks.

We offer $21.10–$29.00 per hour, a 401(k) with company contributions and matching, comprehensive medical/dental/vision benefits, HSA/HRA/FSAs, and paid leave and holidays. AI-assisted screening may be used, but final decisions stay with human recruiters.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and effectively.
• Strong awareness of safety standards and commitment to compliance.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail for equipment checks and material handling.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and work conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate yard loader to move and load aggregate 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 contribute to a safe work environment.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate tasks.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Job description

Operate yard loader to move and load aggregate 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 contribute to a safe work environment

Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate tasks

What Are We Looking For

Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and effectively

Strong awareness of safety standards and commitment to compliance

Capability to work independently and as part of a team

Attention to detail for equipment checks and material handling

Adaptability to changing priorities and work conditions

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

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, 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.