Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Night Shift)

About the Role

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, you join a dynamic culture where career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. Every team member lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

Responsibilities

• 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 to maximize performance and limit downtime.
• Inspect Equipment and Material: Inspect all mobile equipment to identify and troubleshoot the cause of errors. Perform repairs as necessary.
• Handle and Move Objects: Handle, install, position, and move parts, materials, and industrial hand tools safely throughout the shop and plant.
• Document and Record Information: Ensure correct and accurate documentation is completed daily and monthly for all mobile equipment. Maintain service reports in written or electronic form.
• Operate Equipment: Assist in driving heavy equipment and vehicles throughout the plant to ensure efficient production.
• Perform General Physical Activities: Engage in physical activities requiring whole-body movement, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Additional Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous experience working on diesel or heavy construction equipment is preferred.
• Knowledge of general principles and practices of servicing heavy construction equipment is preferred.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work overtime and extended hours based on customer and company demands.
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to loud noises.
• Mechanical Skills: Knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.

Benefits

This position is covered by the Local 150 collective bargaining agreement and includes a full benefits package:

• Medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Mental health benefits
• Pension and retiree benefits
• Paid holidays and paid vacation

Pay

Experienced candidates will be placed according to the union contract salary scale between $54.00–$56.00 per hour.