Traveling Driller

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 that encourages career development, rewards excellence, and values diversity. Every team member lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

We are restoring a 100% in-office, collaborative environment to foster innovation, engagement, and a culture where every voice is heard and everyone thrives.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety by prioritizing and adhering to MSHA and Vulcan standards for yourself and others.
• Move and operate drill equipment to designated quarry locations, safely positioning it to drill blast holes according to the drill pattern.
• Maintain drill bits, hammers, and steel tubes; change steels as needed.
• Inspect and maintain drill mechanisms, lubricant systems, and fluid levels; perform minor repairs by replacing gaskets, filters, and hoses.
• Coordinate with Operations Management to maintain drilling supplies inventory.
• Complete drilling and blasting reports as required.
• Train and direct drilling co-workers, providing task-specific training as needed.
• Assist in drill and blast pattern design layout.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience in the Mining or Aggregates industry is preferred.
• Acceptable performance, maintenance, and safety history is required.
• Ability to work overtime and extended hours based on customer and company demands.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and tolerate exposure to loud noises.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Class B CDL License.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision programs.
• Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match and contribution.
• Training and development programs to support career growth and goal achievement.

About Us

• Our culture is built on trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.
• We are an industry leader in health and safety standards, committed to protecting all employees and customers.
• Our work directly impacts daily lives by producing aggregates used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.