HMA Plant Operator II

<P>Line of Business: Other<P></P><P></P><P></P><P></P><P></P><P></P><P><B>About Us</B></P><P></P><P>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.</P><P></P><P><B>What You'll Be Doing</B></P><UL><LI><P>Ensures compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, and with company policies and procedures.</P></LI><LI><P>Meet daily production goals by understanding and performing all aspects of plant operations.</P></LI><LI><P>Perform general plant maintenance and repairs.</P></LI><LI><P>Conduct routine plant maintenance including greasing, checking oil levels, and shoveling under conveyors and spillage areas.</P></LI><LI><P>Operate equipment including skid loaders, plant truck.</P></LI><LI><P>Communicate current job information with contractors and drivers.</P></LI></UL><P></P><P><B>What Are We Looking For</B></P><UL><LI><P>Basic computer skills.</P></LI><LI><P>Solid mechanical skills to perform general maintenance.</P></LI><LI><P>Ability to operate plant equipment.</P></LI><LI><P>General knowledge of hot mix asphalt business and operation.</P></LI><LI><P>Ability to learn basic welding and torch operation.</P></LI></UL><P></P><P><B>Conditions of Employment</B></P><UL><LI><P>Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.</P></LI><LI><P>Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.</P></LI></UL><P></P><P><B>Work Environment</B></P><UL><LI><P>Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.</P></LI></UL><P></P><P><B>What We Offer</B></P><UL><LI><P>$20.00 - $23.00 per hour.</P></LI><LI><P>401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.</P></LI><LI><P>Highly competitive benefits programs, including:</P><UL><LI><P>Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits.</P></LI><LI><P>Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).</P></LI><LI><P>AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance.</P></LI><LI><P>Paid Bonding Leave, 10 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave, and 10 Paid Holidays.</P></LI></UL></LI></UL><P></P><P>Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled</P>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.</P>

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