Equipment Operator/Laborer

Heritage Construction + Materials•Cloverdale, IN

About The Position

The Equipment Operator/Laborer is responsible for supporting production, maintenance, quality, and safety within US Aggregates’ operations. The role operates, services, and maintains heavy equipment and helps keep facilities clean and in production. Equipment includes front-end loaders, off-road dump trucks, skid steers, man-lifts, fuel trucks, and water trucks. The operator performs equipment inspections and maintenance, keeps accurate records, follows operational and safety procedures, completes required training and certifications, and supports safe and efficient product transfers and terminal operations. The position requires regular outdoor work, often in extreme weather, and physical activity including walking on uneven ground, climbing, bending, kneeling, and handling loads up to 50 pounds. US Aggregates is a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis, with more than 20 operations across Indiana. It provides stone, sand, gravel, and industrial mineral products and is part of The Heritage Group’s family of companies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Maintain dependable attendance and a high level of performance.
Follow written and verbal directions and complete assigned tasks on schedule.
Read, write, and communicate in English and understand basic math.
Have working knowledge of US Aggregates safety and operating principles.
Complete applicable documentation, recordkeeping, and daily inventory.
Work with a team, take direction, follow work rules, and accept additional responsibilities as needed.
Be flexible and able to work days, nights, and weekends.
Perform work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.
Be able to continuously stand or walk on level or uneven ground.
Be able to ascend and descend ladders, stairways, and inclined catwalks.
Be able to bend, crouch, or kneel at the waist or knees.
Be able to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds.
Be able to work outside most of the time and withstand extreme weather conditions, including hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather.

Nice To Haves

Strong welding, torching, and maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

Operate, service, and maintain heavy equipment, including front-end loaders, off-road dump trucks, skid steers, man-lifts, fuel trucks, and water trucks.
Fuel, oil, and grease equipment and understand the equipment’s safety manual.
Perform pre-shift and end-of-shift equipment checks and maintenance.
Provide oral and written reports as required and maintain accurate activity, inventory, and maintenance records.
Participate in general, job-specific, and hazardous materials training and complete required written examinations.
Follow applicable policies, procedures, safety rules, yard rules, and PPE requirements, including rules for working around railroad tracks and equipment.
Keep facilities and equipment clean and maintained.
Recommend changes that could improve safety, savings, or efficiency.
Complete required paperwork and documentation accurately.
Follow terminal processes and procedures for product transfers, quality assurance, safety, and operations.
Complete required training and certifications to perform duties safely and effectively.
Participate in safety briefings, job briefings, and other information handoffs.
Perform other assigned duties and grow in alignment with the company’s core values, competencies, and skills.