Job Information

Heidelberg Materials US, Inc. Portable Plant Equipment Operator in Dryden, New York

AutoReqId: 17605BR

Pay Class: Hourly

Hourly Pay Rate: $21.00

Department: Production

Line of Business: Aggregates

Job Posting:

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE

  • Sign On Bonus - $2,000!

  • Health, Dental & Vision Benefits Year-Round

  • Vacation & Paid Holidays

  • Opportunities for Winter Work and Learning New Skills

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Portable Plant Equipment Operator for our New York operations.

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, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.

What You'll Get To Do

The Portable Plant Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. The Equipment Operator must also maintain all equipment as directed per policies, procedures, and operator manuals.

  • Responsible for the operation of front-end loader to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage areas, to feed conveyors, hoppers and to load trucks or railcars.

  • Perform routine maintenance on mobile equipment, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.

  • Participate in making sure the quality and quantity of raw materials meets established standards.

  • Ensures compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, and with company policies and procedures.

  • Work toward improvement of the assigned plant and surrounding area.

  • Participate in ongoing minor maintenance and visual evaluations of plant and equipment.

  • Work to resolve problems, provide immediate feedback, and may recommend solutions to improve performance.

  • Report unsafe conditions and report accidents or incident immediately.

  • Travel, with overnight stays, throughout New York State and neighboring States within the Northeast.

  • Other duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For

  • High school diploma or GED required

  • 2 years prior experience in the aggregate industry preferred; experience in aggregate plant operation and maintenance a plus

  • Highly dependable, ability to work in fast paced environment

  • This position will work the various shifts as needed. Overtime and working on weekends will be required.

  • Prior experience operating mobile equipment (haul truck, skid steer, etc.) and machinery a plus

  • Physical Requirements: sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, bending (bending at the waist, lifting above the waist and lifting below the waist), kneeling, reaching, grasping (use of both hands), squatting, repetitive motions, manipulative finger movements with both hands, use of wrists (flexing or rotating with both wrists), use of both feet, use of arms above and below shoulder, work extended periods of time in same position, perform duties in all climates i.e. weather, extreme temperatures, tolerate heights, lift and carry up to 75 lbs., work in confined spaces, capable of wearing respiratory and other personal protective equipment

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Heidelberg Materials is a Drug Free Workplace

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