Heavy Equipment Operator - Haul Truck

Description

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.

Operate Heavy Equipment. Safely operate off-highway equipment to transport raw materials and/or finished products throughout the facility in a safe and efficient manner.

Inspect Equipment. Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections and accurately completing daily mobile equipment reports and other relevant documentation.

Maintain Equipment. Maintain equipment performance by checking vehicle fluid levels and adding correct fluids as necessary and assisting in performing other minor maintenance.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings. Monitor the plant and operations and report any necessary maintenance or adjustments that may be required to ensure safety.

Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills You'll Need:

Experience. Previous experience operating heavy construction equipment is preferred.

Knowledge of Best Practices. Knowledge of general principles and practices of operating and 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.

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: 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 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: This position is covered by the Local 786 collective bargaining agreement. Full benefits package including medical, pension, training and education, paid vacation and paid holidays

Compensation: The salary is prescribed by the applicable Local 786 collective bargaining agreement. Candidates will be placed according to the union contract salary scale between $36.58 to $45.73.

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.

Job

: Plant Operations

Primary Location

: Illinois-Mccook

Organization

: GM - IL

Schedule

: Full-time

Job Posting

: Apr 15, 2026, 1:43:03 PM