Ready Mix Plant / Fleet Mechanic

Build Your Career. Build America's Future.

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.

Repair and Maintain Mobile Equipment. Service, repair, adjust, and test all mobile equipment that operates throughout the plant in order to maximize performance and limit downtime.

Diagnose and Inspect. Identify problems and perform welding repair and maintenance to stationary production related equipment, machinery, and structures such as conveyors, crushers, elevators, drives, and screws at aggregate, ready-mix, and asphalt plants.

Document and Record Information. Ensure correct and accurate documentation is completed on a daily and monthly basis regarding all mobile equipment. Enter and maintain service reports for all mobile equipment in written or electronic form.

Control Machines and Processes. Use welding equipment to weld, layout, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, walkways, and pressure vessels at production facilities using knowledge of welding techniques.

Handle Power Tools and Equipment. Handle a variety of hand and power tools, including but not limited to a cutting torch and welding equipment to rebuild and fabricate parts.

Perform General Physical Activities. Perform physical activities that require moving your whole body and considerable use of your arms and legs, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

Skills You'll Need:

Experience. Previous experience working on diesel or heavy construction equipment is preferred. Previous welding experience, especially in the industrial or construction industry, is preferred.

Knowledge of Best Practices. Must demonstrate knowledge of best practices related to using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment. General knowledge of the occupational hazards involved in welding is preferred. Knowledge of general principles and practices of servicing heavy construction equipment is preferred.

Flexibility. Must be willing 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.

What You'll Like About Us:

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.

Safe. 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 impact daily lives - and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals, as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

NOTICE TO TEMPORARY STAFFING AGENCIES, PLACEMENT SERVICES AND PROFESSIONAL RECRUITERS

Vulcan Materials Company has an internal recruiting department. Please review our as it relates to the use of temporary staffing agencies, placement services and professional recruiters.