Pit Loader Operator

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.

• Safely operate pit loader equipment to load raw materials efficiently and accurately

• Monitor material quality and production flow to maintain consistent plant operations

• Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns

• Follow site safety procedures while working around mobile equipment and extracting materials

• Communicate effectively with plant and pit teams to support production goals

• Demonstrated capability to operate heavy equipment or willingness to learn pit loader operations

• Strong focus on safety, situational awareness, and following established procedures

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a production team

• Attention to detail and basic mechanical understanding of mobile equipment

• Ability to perform physical work in outdoor and industrial settings

• Successful candidate must submit to post‑offer pre‑employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check

• Successful candidate must submit to post‑offer pre‑employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check

• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

• $22-24 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 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, 56 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Req JR

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.