Rail Support Operator

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregate-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. Joining Vulcan means making a difference for millions of people across the country every day. Team members live through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

What You'll Do

• Promote Safety: Per OSHA and Vulcan standards, take an active role in prioritizing safety for yourself and others throughout the operation.
• Travel and Related Equipment: Travel with the train on its assigned route and protect its movement. Communicate with the locomotive operator through the radio regarding coupling cars, uncoupling cars, and operating switches. Operate hand-controlled rail switches, manual hand-wheel brakes, uncoupling levers, and remote control devices.
• Repair and Maintain Plant Equipment: Perform minor maintenance activities around the train, including replacing heavy couplings, broken knuckles, or air brake hoses to improve performance and safety.
• Document and Record Information: Inspect all equipment on cars before movement. Maintain and enter price, product, weight, and customer name records into computers. Generate bills of sale, dray tickets, and bills of lading.
• Perform General Physical Activities: Assist with the train's loading/unloading and operation, including breaking/making trains and using high-pressure water hoses, pry bars, and shovels. Safely and efficiently operate rail load out through conveyor belts, motors, gearboxes, screens, etc. Perform start-up and shut-down procedures. Monitor material flow and load-out setting throughout the assigned area of responsibility. Make adjustments as required to maximize production and provide a quality product.
• Additional Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous experience in the aggregate or construction industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of general principles and practices regarding communication, train movements, and operation is preferred.
• Must be willing to work overtime and extended hours depending on company demands.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.
• Must have some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.

Benefits

• Hourly Range: $22.79 – $27.81 (does not include discretionary bonus or equity package).
• Great Company Culture: Competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.
• Safe Work Environment: Industry leader in health and safety standards.
• Meaningful Work: 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: Programs to help employees meet their goals.