Yard Loader Operator

50167 Heidelberg Materials NE LLC; South Onondaga (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA

HRA

FSA

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Paid bonding leave

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials NE LLC in New York seeks a loader operator to move, load, and organize materials at our yard. You will work with the team to keep daily operations smooth. Responsibilities include routine equipment inspections, basic maintenance, and managing stockpiles while following safety procedures in varying weather.

Strong communication and reliability are essential. We offer $21.00 to $25.00 per hour along with a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match,

Qualifications

• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and confidently.
• Strong safety practices and ability to follow procedures.
• Ability to identify equipment issues and report them promptly.
• Effective communication and ability to work alone or with a team.
• Reliability, attention to detail and willingness to learn yard operations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Loader operation

Safety practices

Communication

Reliability

Identify equipment issues

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.