Haul Truck Driver

Vulcan Materials Company•Pena Blanca, NM

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position’s primary responsibilities include the operation of off-highway heavy equipment which includes: haul truck, pit truck, water truck, fork lift, stockpile truck, bin truck and plant truck within the facility. Safely drives and maneuvers equipment into position for loading, dumping and spreading material. Assists in stockpiling materials at plant and stockpile area and hauls other material as required. Inspects vehicle’s mechanisms and monitors and maintains fluid levels. Assists mechanic with minor service and repairs to equipment. Candidate will be responsible for performing general repairs to all machinery, mechanical equipment and performs general maintenance work in and around the plant. Makes a variety of repairs of a general or ordinary nature in and around the plant and notifies the plant manager of any intricate or complicated repairs.

Requirements

Must be able to work required overtime and flexible work schedule.
Be willing to work a flexible schedule and customer needs require.
Must be able to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, or pull, push, as well as, bend and lift 45 pounds.
Must be able to speak, read, and have a working knowledge of the English language.
High School Diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
Heavy equipment operator experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Heavy equipment operator experience

Responsibilities

Operate equipment unit with a high degree of competence, skill and proficiency.
Perform pre-shift and post-shift safety inspections and complete daily equipment reports.
Report unsafe mechanical conditions to shop foreman and supervisor.
Maintain good housekeeping practices on equipment.
Assist with equipment routine preventative maintenance.
Operate off-highway heavy equipment which includes: haul truck, pit truck, water truck, fork lift, stockpile truck, bin truck and plant truck within the facility.
Safely drive and maneuver equipment into position for loading, dumping and spreading material.
Assist in stockpiling materials at plant and stockpile area and haul other material as required.
Inspect vehicle’s mechanisms and monitor and maintain fluid levels.
Assist mechanic with minor service and repairs to equipment.
Perform general repairs to all machinery, mechanical equipment and perform general maintenance work in and around the plant.
Make a variety of repairs of a general or ordinary nature in and around the plant and notify the plant manager of any intricate or complicated repairs.
Comply with all SHE and other company policies, procedures and requirements.
Follow established traffic patterns avoiding road hazards and other hazardous conditions.
Perform duties safely, responsibly, and proficiently, observing all safety and health rules.
Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.