Heavy Equipment Operator - Loader

Job Description

Build Your Career. Build America’s Future

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready‑mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country. We are excited to restore the collaborative in‑person environment that fuels our innovation and growth.

• Champion Safety:
  Take an active role in prioritizing safety throughout the operation for yourself and others at all times in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards. Follow established traffic patterns, avoiding hazardous conditions and immediately reporting unsafe ones.

• Operate Mobile Equipment Loaders:
  Load aggregates for processing, feed the plant, and safely load customers’ trucks with desired specification product within legal load limits. Operate a loader to strip and prep the mining site and push material closer to the feeder for processing.

• Monitor Materials:
  Maintain an adequate feed of materials and maintain stockpiles. Visually inspect materials for compliance with specifications.

• Perform Inspections and Maintenance:
  Perform thorough pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections, accurately complete daily mobile equipment reports, and observe the plant to report any necessary maintenance or adjustments.

• Clean yard and plant areas:
  Participate in maintenance, repair, and general plant housekeeping activities. Monitor processes, materials, or surroundings to ensure safety.

• 2 years experience operating loaders and dozers in a plant environment preferred.

• Solid knowledge and understanding of equipment capabilities and finished material specifications; recognize various products by sight and understand proper plant operation.

• Solid knowledge and understanding of OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations. Must have hazard recognition skills.

• Flexibility: able to work overtime, extended hours, outside in all weather conditions, and tolerate exposure to loud noises.

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment. Must respond to inquiries promptly and follow through to address issues.

Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States. Medical, dental, vision programs, plus much more. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays. 401(k) with company match and contribution. Training and development programs to help employees meet their goals.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.