WE GIVE DOWN-TO-EARTH A WHOLE NEW MEANING

We're Lehigh Hanson. Our products build cities and towns, including stadiums that hold thousands of fans, and bridges that support millions of vehicles. We have thousands of employees across hundreds of locations in the U.S. and Canada, making us North America's leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready mixed concrete, asphalt, and related construction materials. 
 
We might be a big company, but we appreciate and encourage our people to share their ideas and help shape our future. We want every one of our people to play an active role in growing our business. With our diverse product lines and locations across North America, there are opportunities to explore different roles and work on a variety of exciting and interesting projects.
 
We're a tight-knit team. While we strive to be the best, we do it with an attitude that is humble, accessible, and down-to-earth. We don't ask you to "fit in" to our culture. We invite you to add to it.

This position will be based in Athens, IL - Second shift.

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 or underground mine? Lehigh Hanson is seeking a Haul Truck Driver who enjoys operating and maintaining various heavy equipment, while maximizing productivity.  The successful candidate will be responsible for transporting materials from the quarry to stockpiles. CDL License not required as this type of trucking is done on company property. 
 

• Perform a daily walk-around equipment inspection and fill out inspection form pre- and post-shift
• Report unsafe conditions
• Report accidents or incidents immediately
• Drive and promote a culture of safety and a safe work environment
• Operate the haul truck to transport rock products from plant to stockpile as directed
• Utilize equipment in a manner to maximize productivity and minimize wear and down time
• Work in all areas of the plant as needed
• Report mechanical or maintenance issues with equipment
• Perform some plant and mobile equipment maintenance
• Ability to assist and work in all areas of the plant as needed.
• Ensures compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company policies and procedures

HERE'S WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• High school diploma or general education (GED)
• Two years' experience prior haul truck preferred.
• Prefer experience operating heavy equipment
• Highly dependable, ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Open-pit mining operations and aggregate products experience is a plus
• MSHA Part 48 training is a plus
• Complies with all state, federal and local guidelines
• 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 of time in the same position, perform duties in all climates i.e. weather, extreme temperatures, tolerate heights, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., work in confined spaces, capable of wearing respiratory and other personal protective equipment.
  
  Negotiated Union rates.
  
  Lehigh Hanson is a Drug-Free Workplace.
  
  Must be eligible to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.
  
  Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled
  
  No search firms, please

• 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.