Plant Operator - Ready-Mix Batching

Vulcan Materials Company • Springfield, VA

32d • $24 - $38

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. What You'll Do: Promote Safety. Take an active role in prioritizing safety throughout the operation for yourself and others at all times in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards. Plant Operation. Operate plant equipment to regulate the flow of materials to and from conveyors, chutes, pumps, or storage bins. Maintain responsibility for starting up, batching, and shutting down the batch plant on a daily basis. Inspect Equipment, Structures, and Material. Assist quality control and drivers to ensure quality material is being produced. Perform daily inspections and maintenance of plant equipment and document items in need of repair or service. Monitor Processes and Materials. Work closely with co-workers and dispatch to batch concrete in a timely and quality manner. Monitor raw materials throughout the shift to ensure inventory levels are sufficient for production. Repair and Maintain Plant Equipment. Assist with maintenance and housekeeping activities, such as operating equipment throughout the plant when necessary. Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience. Previous experience in the aggregate or construction industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of Best Practices. A basic knowledge of concrete, cement, or construction industries is preferred.
• Flexibility. Must be able to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.
• Mechanical Skills. Must have some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience. Previous experience in the aggregate or construction industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of Best Practices. A basic knowledge of concrete, cement, or construction industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote Safety.
• Plant Operation.
• Inspect Equipment, Structures, and Material.
• Monitor Processes and Materials.
• Repair and Maintain Plant Equipment.
• Additional Responsibilities.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance.
• Great Company Culture.
• Safe.
• Meaningful Work.
• Health Benefits.
• Rest and Relaxation.
• Prepare for the Future.
• Training and Development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Mining (except Oil and Gas)
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees