Equipment Operator

Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.

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Wake Forest, NC Until 9/13/2026 First posted July 15, 2026 Last posted July 15, 2026
Job description
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 heavy equipment safely and efficiently to move and load aggregates
  • Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance
  • Follow all safety protocols and site procedures
  • Collaborate with team members to meet production goals
  • Monitor material quality and report issues promptly

What Are We Looking For

  • Ability to operate heavy equipment with precision and care
  • Strong commitment to safety and compliance standards
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills
  • Capability to adapt to changing tasks and priorities
  • Basic mechanical aptitude for equipment checks and troubleshooting

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

  • $22.50 to $33.01 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, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

About this role

Summary

Operate heavy machinery, perform inspections, ensure safety, and support production in aggregates.

Job title

Equipment Operator

Experience level

none

Industry

construction materials

Location requirements

Wake Forest, NC, on-site role with some environmental conditions

Salary

$0k–$0k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

operate heavy equipmentsafety protocolsmechanical aptitude

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

heavy equipmentsafetymechanical
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Wake Forest, NC, USA

On-site City