Excavator Operator - Grading

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 OSHA and Vulcan standards.

Operate Heavy Equipment. Primarily responsible for operating heavy mobile equipment, such as Bobcat, Dozer or Loader (stockpile), track drill, compaction roller and off-road dump broom, as a function of the construction grading process. Will be required to drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain.

Inspect Equipment. Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections. Complete daily mobile equipment reports and other relevant documentation accurately, keeping records of material or equipment usage or problems encountered.

Maintain Equipment. Maintain equipment performance by checking and maintaining grade stakes. Adjust hand wheels and depress pedals to control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, or swing booms. Additionally, will be responsible for checking vehicle fluid levels and adding correct fluids as necessary. Assist in performing other minor maintenance.

Perform General Physical Activities. Perform various tasks assisting with the operation, including using hand tools, cleaning, washing, sweeping, and shoveling materials.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings. Monitor the operations by locating underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work and report any necessary maintenance or adjustments that may be required to ensure safety.

Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

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 andtolerate 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. 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.

Job Heavy Equipment Driver/Operator

Primary Location Tennessee-Hermitage

Organization GM - MIDDLE TN/KY

Schedule Full-time

Job Posting Jun 2, 2025, 10:33:53 AM