Equipment Operator

Line of Business: Other 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 heavy equipment-including loaders and excavators-for material staging, preprocessing, stockpile management, contamination control, and accurate customer truck loadout. * Operate and monitor a jaw crusher, multi‑deck screens, cone crusher and conveyor systems. * Plant startup/shutdown, adjusted crusher settings and feed rates, and maintain product quality through continuous material assessment and real‑time process adjustments. * Perform routine and preventive maintenance on all plant equipment, including conveyor systems, screen media, cone liner, bearings, lubrication, * Ensure safety and compliance by conducting pre‑operational inspections, participating in daily safety planning, and site procedures, and maintaining clean, organized work areas. What Are We Looking For * Skilled in operating heavy equipment-including front‑end loaders, excavators, and plant control systems-with efficiency and accuracy. * Experience in crushing and screening operations, aggregate processing with advanced knowledge of plant processes and equipment. * Proven mechanical aptitude with the ability to independently troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair plant machinery and systems. * Demonstrates a strong work ethic, self‑directed ownership mindset, high reliability in attendance and communication, and consistent task follow‑through. * Strong commitment to safety and situational awareness, with preferred experience in crushing/screening, welding and fabrication, crew coordination, and maintenance on conveyors, screens, crushers. 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 * $29.93 to $45.77 per hour * 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions * May require weekend and overtime * 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 Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to apply. Verification of age will be required as a condition of employment.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a