Plant 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 plant systems and mobile equipment to support safe, efficient production
• Monitor material flow, equipment performance, and quality standards throughout operations
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance to keep the plant running smoothly
• Identify and report operating issues promptly to minimize downtime
• Follow safety, environmental, and operational procedures while working with the site team

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated capability to safely operate industrial or processing equipment
• Plant mechanic experience, mechanical aptitude, or a maintenance-related background in an industrial, aggregates, mining, manufacturing, or heavy equipment environment
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment troubleshooting, inspections, and preventive maintenance practices
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions, read operating data, mechanical drawings, or maintenance documentation, and communicate clearly
• Problem solving approach to adjusting processes, diagnosing equipment issues, and resolving operational challenges
• Dependable work habits and flexibility to meet production demands

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
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to apply. Verification of age will be required as a condition of employment.

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

• $35.69 to $35.69 per hour
• Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension
• Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled