Heavy Equipment Operator and Relief Scale House Operator

Vulcan Materials Company; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation

401(k) match

Job summary

Vulcan Materials Company is a major producer of construction aggregates and related materials in the United States. A roving operator role emphasizes safety, operating heavy equipment, inspecting and maintaining assets, and supporting plant processes across multiple yards and locations.

You will interact with customers, assist in cash handling and office tasks, and travel between sales yards and plant locations as needed. The position rewards reliability, teamwork, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Promote safety for yourself and others according to OSHA/MSHA/Vulcan standards.
• Safely operate off-highway equipment to move materials and products.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections and document results.
• Assist in basic maintenance and monitor plant processes for safety.
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve issues with sales/dispatch.
• Travel between sales yards and plant locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Promote Safety. Actively prioritizing safety for yourself and others throughout the operation at all times by OSHA, MSHA, and Vulcan standards.
• Operate Heavy Equipment. Safely operate off-highway equipment to transport raw materials and finished products throughout the facility safely and efficiently.
• Inspect Equipment. Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections and accurately complete daily mobile equipment reports and other relevant documentation.
• Maintain Equipment. Maintain equipment performance by checking vehicle fluid levels, adding correct fluids as necessary, and assisting in performing other minor maintenance.
• Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings. Monitor the plant and operations and report any necessary maintenance or adjustments that may be required to ensure safety.
• Prepare and Operate Scales. Prepare scales for daily use, operate truck scales, and generate correct tickets for customers.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety

Customer service

Inspecting equipment

Maintenance support

Travel / roving

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.

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

• Promote Safety. Actively prioritizing safety for yourself and others throughout the operation at all times by OSHA, MSHA, and Vulcan standards. Perform duties safely, responsibly, and proficiently.
• Operate Heavy Equipment. Safely operate off-highway equipment to transport raw materials and finished products throughout the facility safely and efficiently.
• Inspect Equipment. Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections and accurately complete daily mobile equipment reports and other relevant documentation.
• Maintain Equipment. Maintain equipment performance by checking vehicle fluid levels, adding correct fluids as necessary, and assisting in performing other minor maintenance.
• Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings. Monitor the plant and operations and report any necessary maintenance or adjustments that may be required to ensure safety.
• Prepare and Operate Scales. From time to time as required by business needs, prepare scales for daily use. Work with Plant Admin Support Supervisors to troubleshoot and repair issues. Operate the truck scales and generate correct tickets for the customers. Weigh and record incoming materials such as gasoline, diesel fuel, explosives, and scrap sales.
• Provide Excellent Customer Service. Greet customers in a professional and polite manner. Communicate clearly with customers to bill transactions correctly. Listen to customer issues and complaints and work to resolve them through communication with the sales/dispatch department. Direct customers to piles and instruct load out personnel of customer needs.
• Maintain Office and Cash Fund. Maintain cash fund accurately and report any discrepancies. Handle cash sales by collecting cash, checks, or credit card transactions. Maintain the office in a neat and professional manner. Answer phones and handle office duties and projects as requested.
• Roving Assignment. Serve as a roving operator as required for business purposes, with the ability to travel and work between different sales yards and plant locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

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 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 .
• Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, and Vision programs, plus much more .
• Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Hourly Range. The hourly range for this role is between $22.79 and $33.01. This range does not include our discretionary bonus, shift differential, or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider several 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. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.