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Railroad Support
full-time

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About this role

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 MSHA and Vulcan standards.  

Operate Train and Related Equipment. Assist in operating the train on its assigned route. Operate hand-controlled rail switches, manual hand-wheel brakes, uncoupling levers, and remote control devices.

Repair and Maintain Plant Equipment. Perform minor repairs and maintenance activities around the train to improve performance and safety, including replacing heavy coupling and replacing broken knuckles or air brake hoses.

Document and Record Information. Maintain and enter records of price, product, weight, and customer name into computers. Generate bills of sale, dray tickets, and bills of lading.

Perform General Physical Activities. Perform a variety of physical tasks. Assist with the loading/unloading and operation of the train, including breaking/making trains and using high-pressure water hoses, pry bars, and shovels.

Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.



Skills You’ll Need:

Experience. Previous experience in the aggregate or construction industry is preferred.

Knowledge of Best Practices. Knowledge of general principles and practices regarding communication and train movements and operation is preferred.

Flexibility. Must be willing to work overtime and extended hours depending on 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 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.

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. 


NOTICE TO TEMPORARY STAFFING AGENCIES, PLACEMENT SERVICES AND PROFESSIONAL RECRUITERS

Vulcan Materials Company has an internal recruiting department.  Please review our policy as it relates to the use of temporary staffing agencies, placement services and professional recruiters.

Other facts

Tech stack
Safety Promotion,Train Operation,Equipment Maintenance,Documentation,Physical Tasks,Mechanical Skills,Communication,Flexibility

About Vulcan Materials Company

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel, and a major producer of other construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Vulcan operates aggregate facilities, serving markets in 20 states, the District of Columbia, Mexico and the Bahamas, and employing over 8,000 dedicated men and women.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Mining
Founding Year: 1957

What you'll do

  • The role involves promoting safety, operating trains and related equipment, and performing maintenance activities. Additional responsibilities include documenting information and assisting with loading and unloading.

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What does a Railroad Support do at Vulcan Materials Company?

As a Railroad Support at Vulcan Materials Company, you will: the role involves promoting safety, operating trains and related equipment, and performing maintenance activities. Additional responsibilities include documenting information and assisting with loading and unloading..

Why join Vulcan Materials Company as a Railroad Support?

Vulcan Materials Company is a leading Mining company.

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