Equipment Operator - Class B

Vulcan Materials Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Materials Company is seeking a skilled heavy equipment operator for highway construction projects. The role involves operating backhoes, bulldozers, front end loaders, graders, and scrapers with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of heavy equipment experience, can work outdoors in varying weather, and will perform inspections and routine maintenance while supporting a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have strong safety knowledge and follow SHE policies.
• Must communicate clearly and work well within a team.
• Demonstrates personal accountability and reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties safely and proficiently observing safety rules.
• Operate heavy mobile equipment with competence and skill.
• Conduct pre-shift and post-shift safety inspections and complete daily reports.
• Report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Assist with routine maintenance and housekeeping on equipment.

Skills

Safety protocols

Team player

Communication

Work ethic

Self-development

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position involves operating various types of heavy equipment on heavy highway construction projects. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in operating specific construction equipment. Must have a strong understanding of safety protocols, and the ability to work effectively within a team environment. Candidate must be able to safely and efficiently operate heavy mobile equipment on highway construction sites, such as backhoe, bulldozer, front end loader, grader (rough) scraper. In such assignments, the incumbent will remain seated, operating the equipment for extended periods of time.

Essential Functions

• Perform duties safely, responsibly and proficiently observing all safety and health rules.
• Employee is expected to operate equipment unit with a high degree of competence, skill and proficiency.
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift safety inspections and complete daily equipment reports.
• Report unsafe mechanical conditions to shop foreman and supervisor.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices on equipment.
• Assist with equipment routine preventative maintenance.
• Expected to operate equipment with a high degree of competence, skill and proficiency.

Critical Competencies

• Communication - Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, while actively listening and adapting the message to the audience.
• Team Player - Works cooperatively and effectively with team members to achieve shared goals, willingly assisting others and fostering a positive and productive team environment.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to recognize, understand, and adhere to safety protocols and procedures in the workplace; proactive in identifying potential hazards, taking steps to mitigate risks, and ensuring that both personal and collective safety are maintained in all tasks and environments.
• Personal Accountability - Honoring your commitments to yourself and others. Acknowledging and correcting your own mistakes. Taking full ownership to address and fix problems vs. deflecting blame to others.
• Work Ethic - Committed to high-quality work, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and personal responsibility in fulfilling job duties.
• Self-Development - Take initiative in continuously improving one’s skills, knowledge, and effectiveness to enhance performance and growth.
• Personal Accountability - Honoring your commitments to yourself and others. Acknowledging and correcting your own mistakes. Taking full ownership to address and fix problems vs. deflecting blame to others.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED or an equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum experience of 3 plus years of operating heavy mobile equipment in the following environments of mining, heavy civil, and highway constructions jobs.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Comply with all SHE and other company policies, procedures and requirements.
• Follow established traffic patterns avoiding road hazards and other hazardous conditions.
• Perform duties safely, responsibly, and proficiently, observing all safety and health rules.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to work required overtime and flexible work schedule.
• Be willing to work a flexible schedule and customer needs require.
• Must be able to speak, read, and have a working knowledge of the English language.
• Will work outdoors and exposed to varying and/or extreme weather conditions (i.e., heat, wet, cold, etc)
• May work in high and/or precarious places or cramped work space that requires getting into awkward positions.
• 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 45 pounds

Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.