Our building materials and solutions shape significant development worldwide. We build on one and a half centuries of experience. Now is the time to lay the foundation for our future.
At the center of our actions lies our responsibility for the environment. We want to be the leader in the industry on the path to carbon-neutrality.
We deliver long-term financial performance through operational excellence, dedication, and openness for change.
We are progressive minds with the ambition to drive transformation. We push the boundaries to strengthen innovation and deepen partnerships with our customers and other stakeholders. Together we craft material solutions for the future. So that the world can always build on us.
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Heidelberg Fast Facts
Heidelberg Materials is one of the biggest building materials companies in the world! From the roads we drive on to the buildings we live and work in, we help create the foundation of everyday life. With over 51,000 team members across more than 50 countries—including thousands right here in North America—Heidelberg Materials is all about making the future stronger, smarter, and more sustainable. And yes, there are career paths here for students just like you!
10 Points on Who Heidelberg Materials Is and What We Do
We Build Big Things: From skyscrapers to sidewalks, we supply the materials that build the world around us.
Global Reach: We operate in more than 50 countries with a massive workforce that’s shaping the future of construction.
Sustainability Matters: We’re committed to reducing our environmental footprint, with big investments in green energy and carbon-neutral building solutions.
Hands-On Careers: Love seeing your work come to life? We offer roles in engineering, operations, logistics, and more.
Career Growth: Whether you’re starting in a plant or in the office, there’s a path to grow into leadership or technical expertise.
Safety First: Keeping our team members safe is a big deal—we’re constantly investing in training and technology to protect our people.
Innovation Focus: We’re using AI, automation, and digital tools to change how the world builds—smart tech meets strong materials.
Student Opportunities: College students (trade schools, undergrad & graduate level degrees), and transitioning veterans can all find internships, apprenticeships, and full-time programs here.
Team Culture: We work together, learn from each other, and support one another. It’s not just a job—it’s a career family.
Your Future Starts Here: We’re looking for the next generation of builders, thinkers, and leaders. You bring the ambition—we’ll teach you the rest.
That’s Heidelberg in a nutshell — Heidelberg Materials makes the stuff that makes the world go round. Literally! We’re talking cement, concrete, and aggregates (like gravel and sand) that become highways, bridges, schools, stadiums, and homes. We’re always thinking about the future and looking for curious, driven young people to help us build it.
Why Heidelberg Materials?
For more than a century, Heidelberg Materials has been a leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready mixed concrete, asphalt and other building materials throughout North America. Our strength is the character of our people and our management team embodies our core principles: a down-to-earth approach, closeness to the business, consistent leadership, strict cost management and the ability to act decisively.
You can count on Heidelberg Materials for best-in-class facilities, operations, people, products, service and support. We are committed to providing innovative, sustainable construction materials that maintain and improve the quality of life in today’s fast-paced world. As an employee of Heidelberg Materials, you’ll work side-by-side with some of the most talented and innovative people in the industry.
Who’s a Good Fit?
Heidelberg Materials U.S. is looking for team players who are motivated to learn, enjoy hands-on work, and are excited to start a career in the building materials industry. Ideal candidates are reliable, hardworking individuals who thrive in dynamic, team-focused environments.
You’re a good fit for our entry-level roles if you:
Have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
Are punctual, dependable, and committed to quality
Like operating machinery, or working outdoors
Value teamwork and communication, bringing a collaborative spirit to each shift
Want to build a career with growth opportunities and training support
Lehigh Cement Company began as a single-mill operation in Ormrod, Pennsylvania, producing Portland cement. As the demand for concrete increased in the early 1900’s, the company thrived. Over the years, a strategy of acquisitions, modernization and increased productivity propelled the company to the position of one of North America’s leading providers of cement and construction materials.
1964
Hanson Trust was formed in 1964 by James Hanson and Gordon White. It rapidly grew by acquisition and became a multinational concern with interests in chemicals, construction, energy, tobacco and other industries. Over the years, Hanson shifted its focus to construction materials and sold its non-core business. By 2006 Hanson had become the world’s largest producer of aggregates.
1977
Heidelberg Materials, one of the world’s leading producers of cement and ready mixed concrete, established a presence in the United States with the acquisition of the Lehigh Cement Company.
1993
In 1993, Heidelberg Materials acquired its Canadian operations. The U.S. and Canadian businesses become the company’s Area North America.
2007
Heidelberg Materials acquired Hanson PLC in 2007, creating a multi-national provider of cement, aggregates, ready mixed concrete and other construction materials.
2016
In 2016, Heidelberg Materials completed the acquisition of Italcementi. In North America, Essroc, a subsidiary of Italcementi that operated cement, ready mixed concrete and aggregate facilities, was integrated into the Lehigh Hanson businesses.
2023
Lehigh Hanson becomes Heidelberg Materials in North America. In 2023 the company is uniting the entire North American family of brands under this new banner while remaining focused on what we do best: heavy building materials. The rebrand reflects a much broader and innovative approach to serving customers and leading the industry in sustainability and digital solutions.
Digital Solutions
The future of our industry at your fingertips.
Digital technology has rapidly integrated into almost every aspect of the modern world. The push to paperless transactions, digital technologies, mobile communications and cloud-based solutions has transformed our culture and fundamentally changed the way we do business.
At Heidelberg Materials, we embrace digitalization and the ability to deliver easier, more efficient service – all while being more sustainable. Our digital solutions provide a simple experience for our customers with easy access to their history and order delivery information. They are then empowered to create successful outcomes for their projects and business ventures.
Sustainability
Heidelberg Materials is committed to operating in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. Heidelberg Materials actively advocates for the use of resilient construction materials and supports sustainable construction practices.
We advocate for science-based research to drive innovation and deliver long-term results. Our labs are busy working on the next generation of sustainable building materials that will have a lower environmental footprint and bring us closer to our net zero goal. As we invest in research, the majority goes towards our goal of carbon neutral concrete by 2050. Our capital investments in more efficient equipment and new technology help us stay competitive and reduce our reliance on energy and water.
Heidelberg Materials is committed to supporting Green Building Councils and local and national industry trade associations to lead the development of sustainable solutions for built environments. We believe that a collaborative effort with stakeholders is a quicker path to developing new technologies that can make an immediate impact to lower Global Warming Potential (GWP). In 2020, Heidelberg Materials- North America made an investment in more bench marking and increased transparency for environmental impacts as we began publishing more product environmental product declarations(EPDs).
Heidelberg Materials- North America is pleased to announce it has successfully achieved Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC) certification for its Pacific Northwest concrete plants in Seattle and Bellevue, Washington. These locations were the first concrete producers in the U.S. to achieve CSC certification at the Silver level.
Revolutionizing the Cement Industry with Carbon Capture
See more about our CCUS project in Edmonton and learn more about how we can shape a better world through innovation, sustainability, and a shared commitment to a Net Zero future.
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator!
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