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.
When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.
What You'll Do: Delivery of Ready Mix Concrete Products - Work closely with dispatch, maintenance, and plant management to facilitate the flow of information required to provide good customer service
- Receive delivery ticket and follow instructions as directed
- Position truck under the batch plant to be loaded by the Batch Plant Operator/Plant Manager
- Operate truck to receive a load and evaluate slumps
- Maneuver truck on job site including attaching chutes to discharge material
- Complete all forms, reports, tickets, and required paperwork.
Vehicle Maintenance - Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; document and report vehicle condition at beginning and end of each shift
- Check all vehicle fluid levels daily and add fluids if necessary
- Clean the outside of the vehicle and chutes to ensure the absence of concrete build-up at the end of each shift
- May assist mechanics in vehicle repair and change tires as necessary
Other - Maintain daily reports as required by DOT and Company regulations
- Prioritize safety throughout the operation in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards.
- Operates ready-mix truck in accordance with all federal, state, and Vulcan regulations.
- May be required to operate front end loader to feed ready mix plant and move material as needed
- Assist in maintenance and upkeep of yard, plant, and office
Qualifications Skills You'll Need: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Must have sufficient level of education to understand oral and written instructions of a technical nature relating to products and vehicles
- Must have excellent driving skills and the ability to maintain satisfactory customer and public relations in the performance of duties
- Knowledge of general principles and practices of operating and servicing ready-mix trucks is preferred
- Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises
- Must be able to speak, read, and have a working knowledge of the English language
- Perform physical activities such as climbing a ladder to inspect loads of ready mix concrete, hanging mixer chutes, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Experience with Department of Transportation rules and regulations is preferred
Other Requirements - Must have a clean and safe driving record
- Must possess a commercial driver's license (CDL Class A or B) and have a valid DOT physical or the ability to get one
- Must be willing to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands
What You'll Like About Us
Great Company Culture . Our people share a competitive drive for excellence, in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.
Safe. The industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.
Meaningful Work. What sets up apart is the work we do impacts daily lives - and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.
Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals, as a key part of our business.
Salary and Benefits. The salary is prescribed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. With no previous experience, the salary starts at $24.61 p/h (Trainee rate), with an increase to $31.64 p/h after the successful completion of probation.
- Experienced candidates will be placed according to the union contract salary scale between $24.61 to $35.16 p/h (Varies by Union).
- Full benefits package, including health insurance, a pension plan, and paid vacation.
- A collective bargaining agreement covers this position.
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. Vulcan Materials Company
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