Heavy Equipment Operator - Loader

Heavy Equipment Operator - Loader

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.

About The Job: The Sales Yard/Stockpile Loader Operator is responsible for efficiently and safely operating a loader to manage materials within a sales yard or stockpile area. This role involves loading, unloading, and organizing materials such as aggregates, recycling and other construction materials. The operator ensures that materials are properly stored, ready for sale or distribution, and maintains a neat and organized yard environment.

What You'll Do:

• Equipment Operation: Operate the loader efficiently to load, unload, and move materials within the sales yard or stockpile area. Utilize loader attachments and equipment controls to handle different materials and arrange them for easy access.
• Material Handling: Load customer vehicles with the appropriate materials based on orders and specifications. Maintains stockpiles, cleans yard and plant areas and perform a variety of loading and lifting tasks. Maintains and organizes stockpiles by type and size of material, ensuring accessibility and efficient space utilization. Maintain inventory accuracy by keeping records of materials loaded and unloaded. Maintains adequate feed of materials to blending tunnels as required.
• Sales Support: Provides prompt loading service. Assist customers by providing information about loading procedures and safety guidelines.
• Safety and Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times. Maintain a safe working environment by keeping the yard free from hazards and obstacles.
• Equipment Maintenance: Performs pre and post operation checks on the loader. Documents and reports any equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs to the appropriate personnel.
• Yard Organization: Ensure the yard is neatly organized, with clear travelways and properly labeled stockpiles. Monitor inventory levels and communicate with supervisors about restocking needs.
• Communication: Coordinate with customers, truck drivers, and supervisors to schedule loading activities efficiently. Communicate any delays, issues, or special requirements to relevant parties.
• Quality Control: Visually inspect materials for quality and consistency before loading them onto trucks or customer vehicles. Follows stockpiling procedures to prevent contamination.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of materials loaded, inventory levels, and loading activities.
• Environmental Awareness: Follow guidelines for proper disposal of waste materials and prevention of environmental contamination.
• Other duties as assigned.

QualificationsSkills You'll Need:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Trade school diploma or certificate in equipment operation is desired.
• Certifications/Licenses: A valid driver's license is required.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Previous experience as a loader operator, preferably in a sales yard or stockpile setting. Proficiency in operating loaders and handling different types of materials. Understands how their operation of the loader can affect the quality control of the stockpiles. Solid understanding of safety regulations and procedures. Basic mechanical knowledge for equipment maintenance checks. Effective communication skills for interacting with customers and team members. Physical ability to operate heavy machinery and perform manual labor as needed. Organizational skills to maintain an orderly yard and accurate inventory records. Attention to detail to ensure accurate loading and record-keeping.
• Other Requirements: This position requires knowledge and awareness of mining and construction site hazards. Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE). Must have the ability to climb ladders while maintaining three points of contact and sit for long periods of time.
• Critical Competencies:
• Equipment Operation: Proficiency in operating large loaders, including understanding the controls, gauges, and indicators. Ability to manipulate the loader accurately and smoothly for various tasks, such as loading, dumping, and transporting materials. Skill in maneuvering the loader accurately and smoothly for various tasks, such as loading, dumping, and transporting materials. Skill in handling attachments and understanding their applications.
• Safety Awareness: Thorough understanding of safety protocols and regulations related to heavy equipment operation. Ability to identify potential hazards and take preventive actions to ensure a safe working environment. Diligent use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety guidelines at all times.
• Technical Expertise: Solid mechanical understanding of loaders, including basic maintenance checks and troubleshooting minor issues. Ability to identify signs of equipment malfunction and report them to the maintenance team.
• Material Handling: Proficient in loading various materials onto trucks, conveyors and other transport vehicles while maintaining load stability and distribution. Ability to accurately estimate weights and volumes for optimal load and transportation efficiency.
• Problem Solving: Ability to assess loading challenges and adapt accordingly. Demonstrate decision making in response to unexpected situations or change in the work environment.
• Spatial Awareness: Strong sense of spatial awareness to maneuver the loader safely in tight spaces, around obstacles and in congested work areas.
• Teamwork: Ability to effectively work as a part of a team, coordinating with other operators, dispatch/scale house and ground personnel.

What You'll Like About Us:

• Hourly Range: the hourly range for this role is between $22.79 - $29.13. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate's compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.
• 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.

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. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The Company may at any time, in its sole discretion, modify or vary from anything stated in this job description, with or without notice.