Equipment Operator

Company Overview

Amrize is a leading supplier of quality construction building materials in the United States. We partner with professional builders to provide advanced branded solutions across infrastructure, commercial and residential markets, supporting over 19,000 colleagues across 1,000 sites.

Equipment Operator – New Kent, VA Quarry. This role supports operations at the quarry location by operating, configuring, and maintaining heavy equipment such as loaders, excavators, bulldozers, and haul trucks. The operator ensures equipment runs at full capacity, performs preventive maintenance and inspections, and follows all safety and regulatory standards.

• Safely operate heavy equipment such as loaders, excavators, bulldozers, and haul trucks to move raw materials efficiently.
• Load and unload materials like rock, gravel, and sand to support crushing, screening, and transport operations.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance to keep machines operating and prevent downtime.
• Support production goals by maintaining timely material movement and minimizing workflow delays.
• Follow safety procedures and quarry regulations to protect yourself and others, maintaining a safe working environment.
• Assist with site clean‑up and organization to keep the quarry efficient and compliant with environmental standards.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate tasks, report issues, and maintain workflow.
• Demonstrate a commitment to health, safety, and environmental policies and promote a culture of safety.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Required
  
  Work Experience:
  
  1‑2 years in a quarry or industrial environment.
• Heavy Equipment
  
  Experience:
  
  proven ability to operate loaders, excavators, haul trucks, or bulldozers in a quarry or similar setting.
• Safety‑Focused Mindset: strong understanding of quarry safety protocols, PPE use, and hazard awareness; a good safety record is essential.
• Mechanical Knowledge: basic understanding of equipment maintenance and ability to spot and report mechanical issues before breakdowns occur.
• Situational Awareness: good judgment and awareness of surroundings to safely operate in active quarry zones with other personnel and machinery.
• Physical Stamina: ability to handle long shifts in outdoor, rugged environments, often in varying weather conditions.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  can effectively follow instructions, use radios or hand signals, and report issues or updates to supervisors and teammates.
• Dependability & Work Ethic: shows up consistently, takes ownership of the role, and contributes to daily production goals.
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental policies.

• Adherence to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize‑approved Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), including respirators. Employees required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face to pass fit tests.

• 401(k) retirement savings (pre‑tax and/or Roth).
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance.
• Holistic health & well‑being programs.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Vision and other voluntary benefits & discounts.
• Paid time off & paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave (maternity & paternity).
• Educational assistance program.
• Dress for your day.

At Amrize, we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics. We adhere to the ADA Amendments Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, offering accommodations upon request during all stages of the selection process.

If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation to apply for this position, email recruiting‑ This email address is for accommodations only and should not be used for general inquiries or resume submissions.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.