Plant Operator - Ready-Mix Batching - Shirlington

Davita Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction materials industry is looking for an Operations professional in Arlington, Virginia. The role includes promoting safety, operating plant equipment, and ensuring quality material production. Candidates should have relevant experience and mechanical skills, with a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Benefits

Year-Round 30-hour Weekly Guarantee

Paid vacation and personal floating days

Medical, Dental, Vision programs

401(k) with company match

Training and Development programs

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the aggregate or construction industry preferred.
• Basic knowledge of concrete, cement, or construction industries preferred.
• Must have some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and take an active role in prioritizing safety.
• Operate plant equipment to regulate the flow of materials.
• Inspect equipment and perform daily maintenance.

Skills

Experience

Knowledge of Best Practices

Flexibility

Mechanical Skills

Job description

Description

***$1500.00 Sign-on Bonus***

***Employee Referral Eligible***

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.Take an active role in prioritizing safety throughout the operation for yourself and others at all times in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards.

Plant Operation. Operate plant equipment to regulate the flow of materials to and from conveyors, chutes, pumps, or storage bins. Maintain responsibility for starting up, batching, and shutting down the batch plant on a daily basis.

Inspect Equipment, Structures, and Material. Assist quality control and drivers to ensure quality material is being produced. Perform daily inspections and maintenance of plant equipment and document items in need of repair or service.

Monitor Processes and Materials. Work closely with co-workers and dispatch to batch concrete in a timely and quality manner. Monitor raw materials throughout the shift to ensure inventory levels are sufficient for production.

Repair and Maintain Plant Equipment. Assist with maintenance and housekeeping activities, such as operating equipment throughout the plant when necessary.

Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills You'll Need:

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

Knowledge of Best Practices. A basic knowledge of concrete, cement, or construction industries 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 andtolerate being exposed to loud noises.

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

What You'll Like About Us:

Work-Life Balance. At Vulcan Materials Company, we are focused on improving our employees' work-life balance. We understand the impact of weekly fluctuating work hours or lack of hours for our full-time Ready-Mix employees. As part of our commitment, we have implemented a Year-Round 30-hour Weekly Guarantee to ensure our employees receive more consistent work hours and are not impacted when there is a lack of work due to weather or other business conditions.

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.

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, 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.

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

Hourly Range: the hourly range for this role is between $23.88 - $33.66. 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. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

NOTICE TO TEMPORARY STAFFING AGENCIES, PLACEMENT SERVICES AND PROFESSIONAL RECRUITERS

Vulcan Materials Company has an internal recruiting department. Please review our policy as it relates to the use of temporary staffing agencies, placement services and professional recruiters.

Job:Operations

Primary Location:Virginia-Arlington

Organization:GM - VA/MD/PA/DE

Schedule:Full-time

Job Posting:Jun 3, 2025, 4:05:49 PM