Heavy Equipment Operator

Vulcan Materials Company•Helena, AL

43d

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator operates off-highway heavy equipment within the facility, including haul trucks, pit trucks, water trucks, forklifts, stockpile trucks, bin trucks, and plant trucks. The operator safely maneuvers equipment for loading, dumping, and spreading material; assists with stockpiling and hauling materials; inspects equipment mechanisms and monitors fluid levels; and assists mechanics with minor service and repairs. The role also performs general maintenance and ordinary repairs in and around the plant, notifying the plant manager about intricate or complicated repairs. The operator is expected to operate equipment competently and proficiently, perform pre- and post-shift safety inspections, complete daily equipment reports, report unsafe mechanical conditions, maintain equipment housekeeping, and assist with routine preventative maintenance. Work is outdoors and may involve varying or extreme weather, high or precarious locations, and cramped spaces requiring awkward positions. The position requires following company safety and health rules, established traffic patterns, and other company policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
Must be able to work required overtime and a flexible work schedule as customer needs require.
Must be able to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods; grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, pull, push, bend, and lift 45 pounds.
Must be able to speak and read English and have a working knowledge of the English language.
Ability to operate equipment competently and proficiently and safely perform the duties described.
Ability to recognize and follow workplace safety protocols and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Heavy equipment operator experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate off-highway heavy equipment, including haul trucks, pit trucks, water trucks, forklifts, stockpile trucks, bin trucks, and plant trucks.
Safely maneuver equipment into position for loading, dumping, and spreading material.
Assist with stockpiling materials at the plant and stockpile area and haul other materials as required.
Inspect vehicle mechanisms and monitor and maintain fluid levels.
Assist mechanics with minor equipment service and repairs.
Perform general maintenance and ordinary repairs in and around the plant, and notify the plant manager of intricate or complicated repairs.
Perform pre-shift and post-shift safety inspections and complete daily equipment reports.
Report unsafe mechanical conditions to the shop foreman and supervisor.
Maintain good housekeeping practices on equipment.
Assist with routine preventative maintenance of equipment.
Comply with SHE and other company policies, procedures, and requirements.
Follow established traffic patterns while avoiding road hazards and other hazardous conditions.
Perform duties safely and proficiently while observing safety and health rules.
Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.