Traveling Driller Trainee

Vulcan Materials Company • Lithonia, GA

9h • Onsite

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.
At Vulcan Materials, we believe that the heart of our success lies in the strength of our engagement, our connection, and our commitment to developing our people. We are excited to restore the collaborative in-person environment that fuels our innovation and growth. This move is not just about being physically present; it's about reigniting the spirit that comes from face-to-face interactions, fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture where every voice is heard and everyone thrives.
What You'll Do:
Champion 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. Ensure all drill and blasting standards are followed.
Learn how to move and operate drills. Move drill to designated location within the quarry and safely maneuver drill into position to drill blast holes. Learn how to operate a unit to drill holes according to drill patterns.
Learn how to inspect and maintain a drill. Maintain bits, hammers, and steel tubes. Change steels as needed. Inspect and maintain drill’s mechanisms, lubricant systems, and fluid levels. Make minor repairs by replacing gaskets, filters, and hoses. Coordinate with Operations Management to maintain drilling supplies inventory.
Learn how to complete reports. Complete drilling and blasting reports as required.
Learning to assist with Design as well as assist in drill and blast pattern design layout.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience in the Mining or Aggregates industry is preferred. Acceptable performance, maintenance, and safety history is required.
• 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.
• Must either have or be able to obtain a Class B CDL License.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the Mining or Aggregates industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Champion 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. Ensure all drill and blasting standards are followed.
• Learn how to move and operate drills. Move drill to designated location within the quarry and safely maneuver drill into position to drill blast holes. Learn how to operate a unit to drill holes according to drill patterns.
• Learn how to inspect and maintain a drill. Maintain bits, hammers, and steel tubes. Change steels as needed. Inspect and maintain drill’s mechanisms, lubricant systems, and fluid levels. Make minor repairs by replacing gaskets, filters, and hoses. Coordinate with Operations Management to maintain drilling supplies inventory.
• Learn how to complete reports. Complete drilling and blasting reports as required.
• Learning to assist with Design as well as assist in drill and blast pattern design layout.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.
• Safe. The industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.
• Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impacts our daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.
• Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, and Vision programs, plus much more.
• Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.
• Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed