Equipment Operator

AutoReqId:** 20889BR

**Pay Class:** Hourly

**Hourly Pay Rate:** $25

**Department:** Production

**Line of Business:** Aggregates

**Position Type:** Full-Time

**Job Posting:**

**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.**

**MILITARY VETERANS HEIDELBERG MATERIALS WANTS YOU!**

**Here at Heidelberg Materials we recognize how military experience can successfully translate into the civilian workforce and we are committed to giving veterans opportunities.**

**Heidelberg Materials recently acquired** **Carver Sand & Gravel.** **Should you be offered employment and start employment during the calendar year 2024,** **Carver Sand & Gravel** **will administer payroll and benefits for this business unit’s employees even though Heidelberg Materials is the business unit owner.**

**What You'll Get To Do:**

**Key Job Duties:**

+ Ensure the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment.

+ Manage the transloading of cargoes and commodities securely.

+ Report any unsafe operations or behaviors to the production manager.

+ Conduct pre-job inspections and regular maintenance of equipment.

+ Operate equipment under varying conditions, adjusting controls as necessary.

+ Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to safety standards and company policies.

+ Engage in continuous learning and training opportunities.

+ Work independently, following instructions and completing tasks with minimal supervision.

**Skills and Qualifications:**

+ Teamwork skills and at least 1 year of experience in a similar role, preferably in an industrial setting.

+ Knowledge of rig operations and maintenance.

+ Experience in stevedoring is advantageous.

+ Proficiency in operating heavy equipment.

+ Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

+ Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a TWIC card.

+ Must pass pre-employment drug screening, physical, and background check.

**Work Environment:**

+ Work in varying weather conditions and at different elevations.

+ Exposure to moderate to high noise levels.

+ Rotational shift work required, often exceeding twelve hours per day.

**Physical Requirements:**

+ Physically demanding role requiring climbing, lifting (over 50 lbs. occasionally), and other physical activities.

+ Mandatory use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety vests, gloves, and steel-toe boots.

**Compensation and Benefits:**

+ Competitive hourly rate based on qualifications and experience.

+ Overtime pay (time and a half) after 40 hours per week.

+ Comprehensive medical insurance.

+ Paid time off and holiday benefits.

+ Robust 401k retirement savings plan with a match.

+ Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability plans.

+ Opportunities for employee investment with Carver Group Ventures.

+ Career development opportunities.

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Heidelberg Materials is a Drug Free Workplace

**Employer Statement:** Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled