Skilled Laborer

Vulcan Materials Company; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 56,550 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package including medical, vision, and dental

Pension and annuity

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Vulcan Materials Company in Romeoville, Illinois, seeks a dedicated operator to assist with plant operations and ensure safety standards. Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment, inspecting machinery, and assisting in general plant maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in construction or aggregate production and must be adaptable to various working conditions. A comprehensive benefits package is provided, and the pay scale ranges from $41.05 to $44.00 per hour based on a union agreement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the aggregate or construction industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of general principles and practices of industrial maintenance preferred.
• Must be able to work overtime and in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in prioritizing safety.
• Assist with plant operations using hand tools.
• Perform daily inspections of plant equipment.
• Operate heavy construction equipment for operations.

Skills

Experience in the aggregate or construction industry

Knowledge of best practices in industrial maintenance

Flexibility for overtime and working conditions

Mechanical skills with industrial tools

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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: Assist with plant operations using hand tools, cleaning, washing, sweeping, and shoveling materials.
• Repair and Maintain Equipment: Assist co‑workers in servicing, repairing, and adjusting various pieces of equipment throughout the plant.
• Inspect Equipment and Structures: Perform daily inspections and maintenance of plant equipment 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 to assist with plant operations.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform 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 and experience with industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.

Benefits

This position is covered by the Local 681 collective bargaining agreement. Full benefits package includes medical, vision, dental, prescription drug, mental health, pension, annuity, paid holidays, and paid vacation.

Compensation

The salary is prescribed by the applicable Local 681 collective bargaining agreement and candidates will be placed according to the union contract salary scale between $41.05 and $44.00.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce and will consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability, including medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.