Driller - Heavy Equipment Operator - Greystone Quarry

Vulcan Materials Company; Henderson (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Driller - Heavy Equipment Operator for a quarry operation. This role involves prioritizing safety, operating drilling equipment, and maintaining machinery while contributing to meaningful projects that impact daily lives. The company fosters a culture of teamwork and trust, providing excellent health benefits, a competitive salary, and opportunities for training and development. Join a team where your work directly contributes to building essential infrastructure across the country.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision programs

Paid vacation

401(k) with company match

Training and Development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in the Mining or Aggregates industry is preferred.
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety and ensure all drill standards are followed.
• Operate drill and maintain equipment for drilling operations.
• Train and direct drilling co-workers as needed.

Skills

Experience in Mining or Aggregates

Flexibility to work overtime

Job description

Job Description - Driller - Heavy Equipment Operator - Greystone Quarry (250000VS)

Driller - Heavy Equipment Operator - Greystone Quarry - 250000VS

Employee Referral Eligible

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:

1. Champion Safety: Take an active role in prioritizing safety for yourself and others throughout the operation, per MSHA and Vulcan standards. Ensure all drill and blasting standards are followed.
2. Move and Operate Drill: Move the drill to the designated location within the quarry and safely maneuver the drill into position to drill blast holes. Operate unit to drill holes according to drill pattern.
3. Inspect and Maintain Drill: Maintain bits, hammers, and steel tubes. Change steels as needed. Inspect and maintain the drill’s mechanisms, lubricant systems, and fluid levels. Make minor repairs by replacing gaskets, filters, and hoses. Coordinate with Operations Management to maintain drilling supplies inventory.
4. Complete Reports: Complete drilling and blasting reports as required.
5. Train: Train and direct the work of drilling co-workers. Provide specific drill task training to co-workers as needed.
6. Assist with Design: Assist in drill and blast pattern design layout.
7. Additional Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned.

Skills You’ll Need:

1. Experience: Experience in the Mining or Aggregates industry is preferred. Acceptable performance, maintenance, and safety history is required.
2. Flexibility: Must be able to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.

What You’ll Like About Us:

1. Great Company Culture: Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.
2. Safe: An industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.
3. Meaningful Work: What sets us apart is that our work impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.
4. Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision programs, plus much more.
5. Rest and Relaxation: Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
6. Prepare for the Future: 401(k) with company match and contribution.
7. Training and Development: We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as critical to our business.

Hourly Range: The hourly range for this role is between $22.21 - $28.39. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

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.

NOTICE TO TEMPORARY STAFFING AGENCIES, PLACEMENT SERVICES, AND PROFESSIONAL RECRUITERS: Vulcan Materials Company has an internal recruiting department. Please review our policy regarding using temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and professional recruiters.

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Vulcan Materials Company 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.