Aggregates Management Trainee

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Participate in a structured 18-24 month rotational program across aggregates operations, maintenance, quality, sales, and environmental functions.

• Build leadership capabilities by partnering with plant leaders to drive operational excellence, safety, and performance initiatives.

• Analyze production, operational, and business metrics to identify improvement opportunities and support decision-making.

• Lead and contribute to projects that enhance efficiency, productivity, customer service, and sustainable operations.

• Develop the knowledge and skills needed to progress into future leadership roles within Aggregates operations.

What Are We Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mining, Geology, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.

• Demonstrated leadership potential through academic, professional, military, volunteer, or extracurricular experiences.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams.

• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, adaptability, and learning in a fast-paced operational environment.

Work Environment

• Hands-on experience in quarry and aggregates operations with exposure to production, maintenance, and business functions.

• Combination of field-based and office-based work in an active industrial environment.

• Frequent interaction with operational leaders, frontline teams, customers, and support functions.

• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to all safety policies and procedures.

• Travel may be required to support rotations, training activities, and business needs throughout the program.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions

• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits

• Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance

• Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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Req ID JR10018684

Minimum Pay Rate: 75,410.00

Maximum Pay Rate: 100,550.00

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.