Haul Truck Driver

AutoReqId: 16570BR

Pay Class: Hourly

Hourly Pay Rate: 22.71

Department: Production

Line of Business: Aggregates

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Posting:

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Haul Truck Driver to join our team in Athens, IL.

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.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO

Did you like to play with trucks when you were a kid? How would like to drive one in a Quarry? Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Haul Unit Operator who enjoys operating and maintaining heavy equipment while maximizing productivity. The successful candidate will be responsible for transporting materials from the quarry to stockpiles. CDL License is not required as this type of trucking is done on company property.

• Operate the HAUL TRUCK to transport rock products to the plant and stockpiles as directed
• Utilize equipment in a manner to maximize productivity and minimizes wear and downtime
• Operate other mobile plant equipment as needed (ie. Water Truck, Loader)
• Work in all areas of the plant as needed
• Report mechanical or maintenance issues with equipment
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, and with company policies and procedures; perform daily equipment inspections, as well as identify and assist in correcting unsafe conditions

This position will be based in ATHENS, IL.

HERE’S WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 2 years prior HAUL TRUCK (or other large mobile equipment) experience preferred
• Previous experience in open pit mining operations and aggregate products a plus
• Ability to work different shifts, holidays, and/or overtime as required
• MSHA Part 48 training a plus
• Ability to learn stockpile and plant flow
• 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 in the 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

BRING YOUR HUMBLE OVERACHIEVER ATTITUDE AND LET’S ELEVATE OUR COMPANY EVEN HIGHER!

We appreciate that candidates have many questions when considering opportunities, so we want to let you know that we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which we like to share with candidates a little bit later in the process.

No search firms, please.

Heidelberg Materials is a Drug-Free Workplace.

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