Yard Loader Operator

Heidelberg Materials North America; Town of Hastings (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a loader operator to move, load, and organize materials at our yard. You will perform routine inspections, support material flow, and uphold strict safety standards while coordinating daily tasks with teammates.

The role emphasizes safe operation of heavy equipment, reliability, and ability to work with minimal supervision or within a team. We offer competitive pay, strong benefits, and bonus eligibility in your first year.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment safely.
• Commitment to following safety procedures.
• Ability to identify equipment issues and report them.
• Willingness to work independently or with a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate loader equipment 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

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Issue reporting

Team communication

Reliability

Job description

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.

Eligible employees will have the opportunity to earn up to $6,000 bonus in your first year of employment !

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

• $28.00 to $33.00 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