Rail Support Operator

Vulcan Materials Company • Virginia Beach, VA

66d • $22 - $26

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.

Requirements

• Previous experience in the aggregate or construction industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of general principles and practices regarding communication, train movements, and operation is preferred.
• Must be willing to work overtime and extended hours depending on company demands.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.
• Must have some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Promote Safety. Per MSHA, OSHA, and Vulcan standards, take an active role in prioritizing safety for yourself and others throughout the operation.
• Travel with the train on its assigned route and protect its movement. Communicate with the locomotive operator through the radio regarding coupling cars, uncoupling cars, and operating switches.
• Operate hand-controlled rail switches, manual hand-wheel brakes, uncoupling levers, and remote control devices.
• Perform minor maintenance activities around the train, including replacing heavy couplings, broken knuckles, or air brake hoses.
• Inspect all equipment on cars before movement. Maintain and enter price, product, weight, and customer name records into computers.
• Generate bills of sale, dray tickets, and bills of lading.
• Perform a variety of physical tasks. Assist with the train's loading/unloading and operation, including breaking/making trains and using high-pressure water hoses, pry bars, and shovels.
• Safely and efficiently operate rail load out through conveyor belts, motors, gearboxes, screens, etc.
• Perform start-up and shut-down procedures. Monitor material flow and load-out setting throughout the assigned area of responsibility.
• Make adjustments as required to maximize production and provide a quality product.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hourly range between $22.21 and $26.32, excluding discretionary bonus or equity package.
• Great company culture emphasizing trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.
• Industry leader in health and safety standards.
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision programs.
• Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match and contribution.
• Training and development programs to help employees meet their goals.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees