General Laborer

Vulcan Materials Company; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks dedicated individuals to join their dynamic team in Chattanooga. This role involves promoting safety, maintaining equipment, and operating heavy machinery, contributing to essential construction projects that impact communities nationwide. With a strong focus on career development and a commitment to health and safety, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful difference while enjoying a supportive work environment. If you're ready to take on challenges in a rewarding field, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Personal Floating Days

Paid Holidays

Training and Development Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in the aggregate or construction industry preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and prioritize safe operations.
• Inspect and maintain equipment to ensure reliability.
• Operate heavy construction equipment for plant operations.

Skills

Industrial Maintenance

Construction Practices

Mechanical Skills

Flexibility

Tools

Hand Tools

Heavy Construction Equipment

Job description

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:

Promote 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.

Perform General Physical Activities. Perform a variety of tasks assisting with the operation of the plant, including using hand tools, cleaning, washing, sweeping, and shoveling materials.

Repair and Maintain Equipment. Assist co-workers in the servicing, repairing, and adjusting of various pieces of equipment throughout the plant.

Inspect Equipment and Structures. Perform daily inspections and maintenance of the plant equipment in order to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations that maximize production and minimize interruptions.

Operate Vehicles and Equipment. Operate heavy construction equipment or similar types of cleanup loaders in order to assist with the operation of the plant.

Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

Skills You’ll Need:

Experience. Previous experience in the aggregate or construction industry is preferred.

Knowledge of Best Practices. Knowledge of general principles and practices of industrial maintenance, construction, or aggregate production is preferred.

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.

Mechanical Skills. Must have some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.

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. 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 us apart is the work we do impact daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States .

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

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.

Job

Job

Operations

Primary Location

Primary Location

Tennessee-Chattanooga

Organization

Organization

GM - EAST TN

Schedule

Schedule

Full-time

Job Posting

Job Posting

Apr 29, 2025, 12:52:31 PM

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.

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