Heavy Equipment Operator

Vulcan Materials Company; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that leads in construction aggregates and materials. This exciting role involves operating heavy equipment, ensuring safety standards, and contributing to meaningful projects that impact communities across the nation. With a focus on career development and a commitment to safety, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions truly matter. Embrace the opportunity to work in a culture that values teamwork and excellence, and be part of a team that builds the infrastructure of tomorrow.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Personal floating days

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating heavy construction equipment is preferred.
• Knowledge of general principles and practices of operating and servicing heavy construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards.
• Operate off-highway equipment to transport materials safely.
• Inspect and maintain equipment performance and report necessary adjustments.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Knowledge of Best Practices

Flexibility

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:

1. Promote Safety: In accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards, take an active role in prioritizing safety throughout the operation for yourself and others at all times.
2. Operate Heavy Equipment: Safely operate off-highway equipment to transport raw materials and/or finished products throughout the facility safely and efficiently.
3. Inspect Equipment: Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections and accurately complete daily mobile equipment reports and other relevant documentation.
4. Maintain Equipment: Maintain equipment performance by checking vehicle fluid levels, adding the correct fluids as necessary, and assisting in performing other minor maintenance.
5. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings: Monitor the plant and operations and report any necessary maintenance or adjustments to ensure safety.

Skills You’ll Need:

1. Experience: Previous experience operating heavy construction equipment is preferred.
2. Knowledge of Best Practices: Knowledge of general principles and practices of operating and servicing heavy construction equipment is preferred.
3. Flexibility: Must be willing 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: The 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. Rest and Relaxation: Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
5. Prepare for the Future: 401(k) with company match and contribution.
6. 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 Information

Primary Location: Texas-Port Arthur

Organization: GM - COASTAL TX

Schedule: Full-time

Job Posting: Mar 25, 2025, 8:02:42 PM

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.