Multi-Skilled Miner (Night Shift 3pm-3am)

Vulcan Materials Company•Moore Haven, FL

10d

About The Position

The Multi-Skilled Miner operates a dredge and dragline to excavate underwater deposits and load materials in accordance with established patterns, production plans, and tonnage targets. The role focuses on safe, efficient material handling, maximizing recovery, and coordinating loading activities with production personnel, truck drivers, and conveyor operators. The position monitors equipment and work areas for hazards or malfunctions, reports safety and maintenance concerns, and works with maintenance teams on repairs and preventive maintenance. It also involves maintaining records of materials loaded and unloaded, completing required logs and work orders, and directing and training others to operate and maintain the dragline as needed. The work requires operating heavy machinery for extended periods, working in varying weather and changing conditions, and following mining-site safety procedures, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. The schedule identified in the job title is a 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. night shift.

Requirements

One year of experience in plant production and/or operations; manufacturing production experience using automated controls to monitor items such as temperatures, pressures, or weights is considered similar experience.
Sufficient education to understand oral and written technical instructions relating to products and vehicles.
Excellent driving skills and the ability to maintain satisfactory customer and public relations while performing duties.
Physical ability to operate heavy machinery for extended periods.
Ability to work in varying weather conditions and adapt to changing work environments.
Knowledge and awareness of mining and construction site hazards.
Ability to follow safety regulations and protocols, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
Physical fitness to sit for extended periods, withstand vibrations, and operate controls precisely.
Ability to climb ladders while maintaining three points of contact and to sit for long periods.
Safety awareness and ability to identify hazards, mitigate risks, and follow workplace safety procedures.
Mechanical understanding of draglines, including basic maintenance checks, troubleshooting minor issues, and identifying signs of malfunction.
Proficiency in loading materials onto trucks, conveyors, or other transport vehicles while maintaining load stability and distribution, and ability to estimate weights and volumes.
Practical problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to unexpected challenges.
Ability to coordinate effectively with other operators and ground personnel.

Responsibilities

Load materials efficiently while maintaining appropriate weight distribution and stability.
Follow supervisors’ loading instructions and production plans to meet tonnage targets.
Use the dredge to excavate underwater deposits according to established patterns and targets to maximize reserved recovery.
Handle materials carefully to prevent spills, waste, or damage to equipment and infrastructure.
Remain aware of surroundings, equipment, and personnel to help prevent accidents and hazards.
Promptly report safety concerns, incidents, and equipment malfunctions to the supervisor.
Follow environmental regulations and implement measures to minimize environmental impact during dredging.
Coordinate with the production team to load materials according to schedules and production goals.
Optimize loading processes to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
Communicate with truck drivers or conveyor operators to coordinate loading activities.
Report maintenance needs and equipment issues to the maintenance department and collaborate on repairs and preventive maintenance.
Maintain accurate records of materials loaded and unloaded and complete log sheets, work orders, and other required documentation.
Direct and train others to operate and maintain the dragline as required.