Day Shift Excavator Operator
About this role
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 to load raw materials into portable crushing equipment
Perform routine equipment checks and basic maintenance to ensure safe operation
Assist with plant setup, relocation, and breakdown as needed
Communicate with team members to maintain efficient material flow
Follow all safety and environmental procedures on site; Mid Shift Hours: 11am - 9pm
What Are We Looking For
Skilled in operating excavators and other heavy equipment in a production setting
Strong commitment to safety and situational awareness
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mobile plant environment
Basic mechanical knowledge for troubleshooting equipment issues
Flexibility to work mid-shift hours and adapt to changing work locations
Conditions of Employment
Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, and background check
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 of the Job
Ability to sit for extended periods while operating equipment
Frequent walking, standing, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds
Manual dexterity and visual acuity required to operate controls and inspect equipment
Tolerance for working in dusty, noisy, and physically demanding environments
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots
What We Offer
Starting Pay $26.00 per hour DOE
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
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Company at a glance
For more than a century, we’ve been supplying cement, aggregates, ready mixed concrete, asphalt and other building materials to markets throughout North America. Today, Heidelberg Materials North America, our reach and capabilities are more extensive than ever, and our brightest days are still ahead.
Top Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Company contribution
- Matching contributions
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Prescription drug benefits
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Health reimbursement account (HRA)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- AD&D insurance
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Paid bonding leave
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holidays
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