Vulcan Materials Company is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator - Loader in Town of

About Vulcan Materials

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, you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country. Vulcan values career development, excellence, diversity, and the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

About The Job

The Sales Yard/Stockpile Loader Operator is responsible for efficiently and safely operating a loader to manage materials within a sales yard or stockpile area. This role involves loading, unloading, and organizing materials such as aggregates, recycling and other construction materials. The operator ensures that materials are properly stored, ready for sale or distribution, and maintains a neat and organized yard environment.

What You’ll Do

1. Equipment Operation: Operate the loader efficiently to load, unload, and move materials within the sales yard or stockpile area; utilize attachments and controls to handle different materials and arrange them for easy access; load customer vehicles with the appropriate materials based on orders and specifications; maintain stockpiles and keep yard and plant areas clean; maintain and organize stockpiles by type and size; maintain inventory accuracy by recording materials loaded and unloaded; assist with feeding materials to blending tunnels as required; assist customers by providing information about loading procedures and safety guidelines.
2. Safety and Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols, wear required PPE at all times, and maintain a safe working environment by keeping the yard free from hazards and obstacles.
3. Equipment Maintenance: Perform pre- and post-operation checks on the loader; document and report any equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs.
4. Yard Organization: Ensure the yard is neatly organized, with clear travelways and properly labeled stockpiles; monitor inventory levels and communicate restocking needs to supervisors.
5. Communication: Coordinate with customers, truck drivers, and supervisors to schedule loading activities; communicate delays, issues, or special requirements to relevant parties.
6. Quality Control: Visually inspect materials for quality and consistency before loading onto trucks or customer vehicles; follow stockpiling procedures to prevent contamination.
7. Documentation: Maintain accurate records of materials loaded, inventory levels, and loading activities.
8. Environmental Awareness: Follow guidelines for proper disposal of waste materials and prevention of environmental contamination.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Trade school diploma or certificate in equipment operation is desired.

Certifications/Licenses: A valid driver’s license is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Previous loader operator experience, preferably in a sales yard or stockpile setting.
• Proficiency in operating loaders and handling different materials; understanding how loader operation affects stockpile quality.
• Strong safety knowledge and ability to follow safety regulations and procedures.
• Basic mechanical knowledge for equipment maintenance checks.
• Effective communication with customers and team members.
• Physical ability to operate heavy machinery and perform manual labor as needed.
• Organizational skills to maintain an orderly yard and accurate inventory records; attention to detail in loading and record-keeping.
• Strong spatial awareness to maneuver the loader safely in tight spaces.

Other Requirements:

• Knowledge and awareness of mining and construction site hazards; PPE must be worn.
• Ability to climb ladders with three points of contact and sit for long periods.

Equipment Operation: Proficiency in operating large loaders, understanding controls, gauges, and indicators; ability to manipulate the loader accurately for loading, dumping, and transporting materials; skill in handling attachments.

Safety Awareness: Thorough understanding of safety protocols and regulations related to heavy equipment operation; identify hazards and act to prevent incidents; diligent use of PPE.

Technical Expertise: Basic mechanical understanding of loaders, maintenance checks, and ability to report issues to the maintenance team.

Material Handling: Proficient in loading materials onto trucks and conveyors with load stability; ability to estimate weights and volumes for optimal load distribution.

Problem Solving: Ability to assess loading challenges and adapt; demonstrated decision making in changing conditions.

Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a team, coordinating with other operators, dispatch/scale house, and ground personnel.

What You’ll Like About Us

Great Company Culture. Competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.

Safe. Industry-leading health and safety standards with a commitment to a safe work environment.

Meaningful Work. Our aggregates are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing across the United States.

Health Benefits. Medical, dental, and vision programs, plus 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. Development programs and helping employees meet their goals are a key part of our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer Vulcan Materials Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Note: This job description is subject to change by the employer at any time.