Entry Level Aggregate Industries Driving Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Essential Functions
• Ability to weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Ability to work in high and/or precarious places or cramped work space that requires getting into awkward positions.
• Must have good manual dexterity and hand eye coordination.
• Must be able to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, or pull, push, as well as, bend and lift up to 45 pounds.
• Sufficient level language and math to read technical manuals, record repairs on report forms, operate welding machine, and perform other tasks
• Must be able to perform preventative maintenance repairs in accordance with established procedures
• Prepare the welding area and weld joints
• Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints
• Maintain daily reports as required by Company regulations
• Monitor the welding process and make adjustments as needed
• May be required to operate forklift, man lift, as needed
• Assist in maintenance and organization of welding equipment and work area
• Comply with all Safety, Health, Environmental and other Company policies, procedures and requirements
• Employee will be required to learn how to use a variety of hand and power tools, they include but are not limited to a cutting torch, welding equipment to rebuild and fabricate parts.
Critical Competencies
• Communication- Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, while actively listening and adapting the message to the audience.
• Team Player: Works cooperatively and effectively with team members to achieve shared goals, willingly assisting others and fostering a positive and productive team environment.
• Technical Expertise-Solid mechanical understanding of mobile equipment, including basic maintenance checks and troubleshooting minor issues. Ability to identify signs of equipment malfunction and report them to the maintenance team.
• Safety Awareness- Ability to recognize, understand, and adhere to safety protocols and procedures in the workplace; proactive in identifying potential hazards, taking steps to mitigate risks, and ensuring that both personal and collective safety are maintained in all tasks and environments.
• Personal Accountability: Honoring your commitments to yourself and others. Acknowledging and correcting your own mistakes. Taking full ownership to address and fix problems vs. deflecting blame to others.
• Attention to Detail- Ability to thoroughly and accurately complete tasks; meticulous and precise when handling information, and is critical in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and integrity of the results.
• Problem Solving- identify, analyze, and resolve work-related issues efficiently and effectively using practical knowledge, experience, and hands-on skills. This involves identifying the problem, diagnosing the cause, finding practical solutions, implementing fixes, and adapting to unexpected challenges.
Responsibilities
Education
• High School Diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
Experience
• This position requires welding skills with entry level aggregate experience preferred.
• High school or recreational welding experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Must have knowledge to understand oral and written instructions of a technical nature relating to products and vehicles.
• Must have knowledge to operate welding equipment to join metal components together.
• Must have excellent driving skills and the ability to maintain satisfactory customer and public relations in performance of duties.
• Good mechanical skills are required, knowledge of raw materials, production process is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• Possess good mechanical and welding skills.
Other Requirements
• Travel to other facilities is required- 60-70%
• Must be able to work required overtime and flexible work schedule.
• The employee is outdoors and exposed to varying and/or extreme weather conditions (i.e., heat, wet, cold, etc.)
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• Ability to work overtime and extended hours including weekend depending on customer and company demands.
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Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.