Day Shift Pit Loader Operator

Safely operate a front-end loader to load haul trucks, feed plant operations, and move sand, gravel, and other materials throughout the site.

Perform pre-shift equipment inspections and promptly identify and report maintenance or safety concerns.

Maintain stockpiles, haul roads, pit areas, and work zones to support safe and efficient plant operations.

Monitor material quality and production needs while minimizing contamination, spillage, and material loss.

Follow all safety procedures, traffic patterns, equipment separation requirements, and site-specific operating practices.

Ability to safely and effectively operate heavy mobile equipment, particularly front-end loaders.

Strong safety awareness with the ability to recognize hazards and follow established safety procedures.

Ability to perform routine equipment inspections and identify basic mechanical or maintenance concerns.

Dependable team player with effective communication skills and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to work safely in an active sand and gravel operation while adapting to changing production priorities and site conditions.

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer background check., pre-employment physical examination, and drug screen.
• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

Ability to sit for extended periods while operating a front-end loader and other mobile equipment.

Ability to frequently climb on and off equipment using steps, ladders, and handholds while maintaining three points of contact.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, and pull as needed to inspect equipment and perform job duties.

Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds as needed to perform routine operational and equipment-related tasks.

Ability to safely perform work requiring sufficient vision, hearing, coordination, and mobility to operate equipment and remain aware of vehicles, pedestrians, changing terrain, and other hazards in an active sand and gravel operation.

Starting Pay $25.79 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 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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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.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.