Skilled Laborer - 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:

Perform General Physical Activities. As a Skilled Laborer at Vulcan, you will work with either a grading, utility, or erosion crew to ensure the timely completion of our excavation, utility, paving, and concrete projects. Perform various tasks on highway and heavy construction projects assisting with installing erosion materials, using hand tools, cleaning, washing, sweeping, and shoveling materials. Will also be responsible for grading trenches, laying pipes, sealing joints, and other assigned tasks.

Repair and Maintain Equipment. Assist co-workers in servicing, repairing, and adjusting various equipment on the job site. Will also load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations according to project plans or specifications.

Inspect Worksites. Perform daily inspections and maintenance of the worksite to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations that maximize production and minimize interruptions.

Operate Vehicles and Equipment. Operate heavy construction equipment as well as various power tools.

Skills You'll Need:

Experience. Previous experience in the construction industry is preferred.

Knowledge of Best Practices. Knowledge of general principles and practices of grading or roadway construction 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. The 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.