Job Description
Job Description
Location: New Kent Agg VA
\nJob Req ID: 15217
Join our amazing team and contribute as a:
Equipment Operator
Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success. The company is driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.
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ABOUT THE ROLE Amrize, a leading supplier of quality, construction building materials in the United States, has immediate openings for a Equipment Operator to support the operations at the New Kent, VA Quarry location.This position will be responsible for operating and configuring multiple equipment. Also ensuring that the equipment works at its full capacity, Oversee heavy equipment maintenance, and perform preventative maintenance checks.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH \n
\n - Safely operate heavy equipment such as loaders, excavators, bulldozers, and haul trucks to move raw materials efficiently.
\n - Load and unload materials like rock, gravel, and sand to support crushing, screening, and transport operations.
\n - Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance to ensure machines are in good working condition and prevent downtime.
\n - Support production goals by keeping up with scheduled material movement and minimizing delays in the workflow.
\n - Follow safety procedures and quarry regulations to protect themselves and others on-site, maintaining a safe working environment.
\n - Assist with site clean-up and organization, ensuring the quarry remains efficient and compliant with environmental standards.
\n - Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate tasks, report issues, and maintain workflow.
\n - Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
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WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR \n
\n - Education: High school diploma or equivalent
\n - Required Work Experience: 1-2 years in a Quarry or Industrial environment.
\n - Heavy Equipment Experience: Proven ability to operate machinery like loaders, excavators, haul trucks, or bulldozers in a quarry or similar setting.
\n - Safety-Focused Mindset: Strong understanding of quarry safety protocols, PPE use, and hazard awareness; a good safety record is essential.
\n - Mechanical Knowledge: Basic understanding of equipment maintenance, ability to spot and report mechanical issues before breakdowns occur.
\n - Situational Awareness: Good judgment and awareness of surroundings to safely operate in active quarry zones with other personnel and machinery.
\n - Physical Stamina: Able to handle long shifts in outdoor, rugged environments, often in varying weather conditions.
\n - Communication Skills: Can effectively follow instructions, use radios or hand signals, and report issues or updates to supervisors and teammates.
\n - Dependability & Work Ethic: Shows up consistently, takes ownership of their role, and contributes to daily production goals.
\n - Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
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Additional Requirements: \n
\n - Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests
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WHAT WE OFFER \n
\n - Competitive salary
\n - Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
\n - Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
\n - Holistic Health & Well-being programs
\n - Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
\n - Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
\n - Paid time off & paid holidays
\n - Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
\n - Educational Assistance Program
\n - Dress for your day
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Did we spark your interest? Build your future with us and apply!
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HR Contact: Shaunta Mackell
BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you're in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you'll have the chance to build your ambition!
Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email recruiting- accommodations@amrize.com. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Tags
Work experience placement, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work,