Pit Loader Operator

USA > NY > St Johnsville > 7904 State Hwy 5 · On-site$20 – $26

About this role

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 pit loader equipment safely and efficiently to support production

  • Load haul trucks and manage material flow to maintain consistent output

  • Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance

  • Identify and report equipment or material issues promptly

  • Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a strong safety culture

What Are We Looking For

  • Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and confidently

  • Strong awareness of safety practices and commitment to following procedures

  • Capability to identify equipment or material issues and communicate them effectively

  • Effective teamwork and communication skills in a fast‑paced environment

  • Reliability, attention to detail, and readiness to learn pit operations

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

  • $20.00 to $26.00 per hour

  • 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, 56 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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.

Founded1897
Team Size5,001-10,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryWholesale Building Materials
Location
Saint Johnsville, New York, United States

Top Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Company 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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