Equipment Operator

Heidelberg Materials • Woodinville, WA

16d

About The Position

The Equipment Operator operates a full concrete and asphalt recycling plant, including jaw and HSI crushers, multi-deck screens, magnets, and conveyor systems. The role manages plant sequencing, adjusts crusher settings and feed rates, and assesses materials in real time to maintain product quality. It also monitors plant performance, troubleshoots issues to reduce downtime, and identifies and manages inbound material contamination.

The operator performs routine and preventive maintenance on plant equipment and supports safe, efficient operations by operating loaders and excavators, conducting pre-operational inspections, participating in safety planning, and keeping work areas clean and compliant. The role works primarily around moving mechanical equipment and in changing weather and temperature conditions, humidity, and elevated noise levels.

Requirements

• More than 3 years of experience operating crushing and screening equipment in aggregate, recycling, or mining environments.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on plant machinery.
• Understanding of how crusher settings, feed rates, and screen configurations affect product quality and production efficiency.
• Proficiency in welding and fabrication.
• Ability to operate loaders and excavators to support plant operations.
• Strong situational awareness and adherence to safety practices.
• Reliable communication, attendance, and task follow-through.
• Must be at least 18 years old; age verification is required as a condition of employment.
• Must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
• Some positions require ongoing FMCSA-regulated drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate a full concrete and asphalt recycling plant, including jaw and HSI crushers, multi-deck screens, magnets, and conveyor systems.
• Manage plant sequencing and adjust crusher settings and feed rates.
• Assess material in real time to maintain product quality.
• Monitor plant performance and troubleshoot issues to reduce downtime.
• Identify and manage inbound material contamination.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance, including belt tracking and splicing, idler and roller and bearing changes, screen media replacement, lubrication, and HSI blow bar work.
• Operate loaders and excavators to support plant operations.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and participate in safety planning.
• Maintain clean, compliant work areas.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with automatic company contributions and matching contributions
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, short- and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance
• Paid bonding leave
• 10 days of paid vacation
• 40 hours of paid sick leave
• 10 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed