Day Shift Haul Unit Operator

Line of Business: Aggregates

Location: Chico, TX
Shift: Day Shift (4 AM - 4 PM)

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 off-road haul trucks to safely and efficiently transport aggregate materials throughout the quarry.
• Conduct pre-operational equipment inspections and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Follow established safety procedures, traffic patterns, and operating guidelines at all times.
• Support production goals by transporting materials to designated loading, dumping, and processing areas.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, dispatch personnel, and team members to maintain efficient operations.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy mobile equipment in an industrial, mining, construction, or similar environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform equipment inspections, recognize potential issues, and communicate concerns effectively.
• Dependable work ethic with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing operational priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced outdoor setting.

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 able to comply with all company safety requirements.

Work Environment

• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

Physical Demands

• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and access equipment platforms; enter and exit haul unit multiple times throughout the shift.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods while operating and inspecting equipment.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials or equipment components weighing up to 50 pounds and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity and visual awareness.

What We Offer

• Starting Pay $25.29 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 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

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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.