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The role requires a skilled operator who can maneuver heavy machinery in a mining environment while adhering to safety guidelines and maintaining productivity targets.\nEssential Functions\nOperate and control the pit loader to load and move materials within the pit area.\nExcavates quarry to maintain desired face, ramp and floor conditions including the construction and maintenance of safety berms.\nUtilize the loader's controls to lift, tilt, and dump materials into designated areas or onto trucks/conveyors.\nHandle attachments (buckets, forks, etc.) as needed for various tasks.\nEnsure the safe operation of the loader and perform routine equipment maintenance checks.\nLoad materials efficiently, maintaining appropriate weight distribution and stability.\nFollow loading instructions provided by supervisors or production plans to meet required tonnage targets.\nHandle materials with care to prevent spills, waste, or damage to equipment and surrounding infrastructure.\nAdhere to all safety regulations and protocols, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).\nMaintain awareness of surroundings, equipment, and personnel to prevent accidents or hazards.\nReport any safety concerns, incidents, or equipment malfunctions to the supervisor promptly.\nContribute to a culture of safety awareness.\nCollaborate with the production team to ensure materials are loaded according to schedule and production goals.\nOptimize loading processes to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.\nCommunicate with truck drivers or conveyor operators to coordinate loading activities.\nPerform thorough pre and post operation checks of the pit loader to identify safety or mechanical defects.\nReport any maintenance needs or equipment issues to the maintenance department.\nMaintain accurate records of materials loaded and unloaded.\nComplete log sheets, work orders, and other documentation as required.\nMay direct and train others to operate and maintain the loader as required.\nCritical Competencies\nEquipment Operation - Proficiency in operating large equipment, including understanding the controls, gauges, and indicators. Ability to manipulate equipment accurately and smoothly for various tasks. Skill in handling attachments and understanding their applications.\nSafety 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.\nTechnical 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.\nMaterial Handling - Proficient in loading various materials onto trucks, conveyors, or other transport vehicles while maintaining load stability and distribution. Ability to estimate weights and volumes for optimal loading and transportation efficiency.\nProblem 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.\nTeamwork and Collaboration- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others to achieve common goals; contributes positively to group efforts, sharing knowledge, and being open to others' ideas and feedback.\nAdaptability: Adapts to new conditions, is flexible and open-minded when facing challenges, and maintains high performance during change.\nEducationHigh school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Trade school diploma or certificate in equipment operation is desired.\nCertifications/Licenses: A valid driver's license is required\nExperience\nPrevious experience in operating large loaders is preferred.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nProven experience as a pit/plant loader operator in a mining/quarry environment\nFamiliarity with equipment controls and operation techniques\nA strong commitment to safety protocols and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential hazards\nMechanical aptitude to complete a thorough safety and mechanical inspection\nGood communication skills to effectively interact and coordinate with team members and supervisors\nAbility to work in varying weather conditions and adapt to changing work environments\nStrong sense of spatial awareness to maneuver the loader in tight spaces, around obstacles, and in congested work areas\nOther Requirements\nThis position requires knowledge and awareness of mining and construction site hazards.\nPhysical ability to sit for extended periods, withstand vibrations, and operate controls with precision.\nMust be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).\nMust have the ability to climb ladders while maintaining three points of contact and sit for long periods of time.\nMust be able to lift up to 45 lbs.\nKnowledge and understanding of MSHA and OSHA rules and regulations.\nJD Disclaimer\nVulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5399,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"high_school","optional":true},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-02T05:13:48Z"}],"visa":[{"country":"US","licensed_sponsor":true,"evidence":"H-1B filings in 12 months: 3","filings_12m":3,"filings_prev_12m":6,"green_card_filings_12m":0,"median_offered_wage_usd":107500,"route":null,"cap_exempt":false,"checked_at":"2026-10-03T21:08:04+00:00","sources":["US Department of Labor: LCA disclosure data (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3)","US Department of Labor: PERM disclosure data (green cards)"],"filings_for_role_12m":0}],"liveness":{"score":52,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.523,"p_room":1,"age_days":8,"expected_fill_days":28,"reasons":["conf:3","stale_co","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-10T05:45:15Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/vulcan-materials-equipment-operator-3","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/vulcan-materials-equipment-operator-3.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-11T02:01:17Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":3070,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":1930,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-12T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1921050},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1921050"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fvulcan-materials-equipment-operator-3"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fvulcan-materials-equipment-operator-3"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fvulcan-materials-equipment-operator-3"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/vulcan-materials-equipment-operator-3\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fvulcan-materials-equipment-operator-3"}]}