Heavy Equipment Operator - Loader

Vulcan Materials Company•Helena, AL

156d

About The Position

Vulcan Materials Company is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate loaders and other mobile equipment at an aggregates plant and mining site. The role involves loading aggregates for processing, feeding the plant, loading customer trucks within legal limits, and stripping and preparing the mining site. The operator maintains material feed and stockpiles, checks materials for specification compliance, and monitors plant operations for safety and maintenance needs. The position also includes pre-trip and post-trip inspections, completing daily mobile equipment reports, cleaning yard and plant areas, and participating in maintenance, repair, and housekeeping activities. The operator is expected to follow MSHA and Vulcan safety standards and traffic patterns, identify hazards, and report unsafe conditions. Work may involve outdoor conditions in all types of weather, loud noise, overtime, and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.

Requirements

Two years of experience operating loaders and dozers in a plant environment is preferred.
Knowledge of equipment capabilities and specifications of different finished materials.
Ability to recognize various products by sight and understand proper plant operation.
Knowledge and understanding of OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations.
Hazard recognition skills.
Ability to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
Ability to work outside in all types of weather and tolerate loud noises.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to respond promptly to inquiries and follow through to address issues.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience operating loaders and dozers in a plant environment.

Responsibilities

Prioritize safety for oneself and others in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards; follow traffic patterns and report unsafe conditions.
Operate loaders to load aggregates for processing, feed the plant, and load customer trucks with specified products within legal load limits.
Use a loader to strip and prepare the mining site and push material closer to the feeder.
Maintain adequate material feed and stockpiles, and visually inspect materials for compliance with specifications.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and accurately complete daily mobile equipment reports.
Observe plant operations and report maintenance or adjustment needs.
Clean yard and plant areas and participate in maintenance, repair, and general plant housekeeping.