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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 MSHA and Vulcan standards.

Repair and Maintain Electronic Equipment. Service, repair, calibrate, regulate, fine-tune, and test machines, devices, electrical systems, conductors, and associated equipment at aggregate, asphalt, ready-mix concrete, ship, and rail unloading systems. Installation, programming, and maintenance of PLC systems and VFDs to ensure seamless automated operations across the facility. This role requires deep technical expertise in troubleshooting motor controllers and industrial logic circuits to minimize operational downtime and maximize process efficiency.

Troubleshoot and Diagnose Equipment. Detect and diagnose all electrical wiring, appliance, fixture, and machinery problems, failing components, and malfunctions while making corrections and striving to improve equipment reliability.

Inspect Equipment, Structures, and Material. Complete scheduled checks of all electrical equipment and systems in order to detect any malfunctions and unsafe conditions throughout the plant.  

Interpret Blueprints, Schematics, and other Documentation. Work with blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine safe and effective installation procedures.

Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

Skills You'll Need:

Experience. Previous experience in construction or industrial electrical work is preferred.

Knowledge of Best Practices. Must demonstrate a strong knowledge of electrical codes and electrical theory. Motor control is preferred (NEC, NESC, & MSHA).

Flexibility. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises. Must be willing to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.

Mechanical Skills. Must have some knowledge of electrical 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 impact 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.

Salary. The salary is prescribed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates will be placed according to union contract salary scale at $60.53 per hour.
 Full benefits package including health insurance, a pension plan, paid vacation.
 This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Vulcan Materials is an equal opportunity employer.