Plant Operator

OVERVIEW OF VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY

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. We run our business with great discipline and integrity.

At Vulcan, our people share a competitive drive for excellence, in an environment of trust, teamwork, positive reinforcement, open-mindedness and communication.

Ours is a culture of mutual respect, integrity and committed spirit. Opportunity, community and unity is our way of doing business. We call it The Vulcan Way.

POSITION SUMMARY

Primary duties include:

• Operates plant while maximizing material production and minimizing plant interruptions and/or breakdowns. In addition, performs basic maintenance activities including greasing, lubricating and inspection of plant components.
• Assist plant manager with record keeping and daily production schedules for submitting reports on production and maintenance.
• Assist with record keeping and daily production schedules for submitting reports on production and maintenance.
• Travel to other facilities maybe required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates production material plant.
• Maintain material quality
• Perform basic maintenance activities
• Perform various ongoing housekeeping responsibilities
• Complies with all Safety, Health, Environmental and other Company policies, procedures and requirements
• Must be able to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, or pull, push, as well as, bend and lift up to 45 pounds.
• Will work outdoors and exposed to varying and/or extreme weather conditions (i.e., heat, wet, cold, etc)
• Must be able to work required overtime and flexible work schedule.
• Must be able to speak, read, and have a working knowledge of the English language.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of training and work experience

Experience:

• Minimum of two years experience in the construction/mining industry preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have strong working knowledge of industrial processing equipment such as screens, crushers and conveyor systems.
• Must be observant and alert to the movement and condition of equipment within assigned responsibility area.
• Be mechanically inclined and have ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems in relation to plant operations. Performs housekeeping - maintain a clean and safe working station.
• Performs record-keeping requirements.
• Must have basic computer skills.

BENEFITS

• Vulcan Materials Company offers a competitive compensation program and benefits package including: medical/dental/vision, paid holidays and vacations, life insurance, 401(k) with match and flexible spending accounts.

Vulcan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law from discrimination.