Day Shift Excavator Operator

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 excavators safely and efficiently to extract, load, move, and stockpile aggregate materials.
• Support daily quarry production activities while maintaining compliance with all safety procedures and operational standards.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and promptly report equipment issues, maintenance needs, or safety concerns.
• Work closely with haul truck drivers, production personnel, and supervisors to maximize productivity and material flow.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas while contributing to a safe and efficient quarry operation.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to safely and effectively operate excavators in a quarry, mining, construction, or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, equipment care, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Ability to recognize changing site conditions and make sound operational decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work independently when needed.
• Capability to perform equipment inspections, identify mechanical concerns, and communicate maintenance requirements.

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment for extended periods, while traveling throughout the quarry site, and complying with all company safety requirements.
• Ability to climb on and off equipment, navigate uneven terrain, and access various areas of the quarry safely.
• Ability to perform frequent walking, standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, reaching, and occasional lifting of materials or equipment components.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, and background check.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and maintain compliance with all company policies and safety requirements.
• Shift Hours: 6am - 4pm

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

• Starting Pay $25.88 per hour DOE (depending on experience)
• 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 Saving 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

#HMSWJobs