Asphalt Laborer

Build a Career with Vulcan Materials

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.

As an Asphalt Laborer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our plants. Your responsibilities will include:

• Promoting 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.
• Performing General Physical Activities
  • Perform a variety of tasks assisting with the operation of the plant, including using hand tools, cleaning, washing, sweeping, and shoveling materials.
• Repairing and Maintaining Equipment
  • Assist co-workers in servicing, repairing, and adjusting various pieces of equipment throughout the plant.
• Inspecting Equipment and Structures
  • Perform daily inspections and maintenance of the plant equipment in order to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations that maximize production and minimize interruptions.
• Operating Vehicles and Equipment
  • Operate heavy construction equipment or similar types of cleanup loaders in order to assist with the operation of the plant.

What You'll Need

• Experience
  • Previous experience in the aggregate or construction industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of Best Practices
  • Knowledge of general principles and practices of industrial maintenance, construction, or aggregate production is preferred.
• Flexibility
  • Must be able 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.
• Mechanical Skills
  • Must have some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.

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
  • 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
  • Medical, Dental, 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.