Employee Referral EligibleBuild Your Career. Build America's Future.Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregate-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. Joining Vulcan is 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.Position Summary: The Technical Services Trainee will be in a development role to set employees up for success as a Technical Services Specialist or Supervisor within Vulcan. Technical Services team members within Vulcan are quality control and product specialists with the following responsibilities:Oversee the quality control program to ensure compliance with agency and customer specifications.Understand product qualities and uses in all applications such as asphalt, concrete, base, riprap, etc.Review specifications and assist sales in determining products to meet customer needs.Work with sales, customers, and operations to address quality control and technical issues.Work with agencies like DOTs to develop and modify specifications, acceptance criteria, etc.Work with the operations team to improve plant efficiencies.Determine testing needs for aggregate and provide applicable test data to customers as needed.The trainee program consists of a nine to twelve-month training program exposing them to all aspects of the business. After the program, the trainee should be ready to move into a full Technical Services Specialist role. The training program includes time spent in the following areas:Construction, aggregate mining, and crushingQuality Control testing of construction aggregatesSales and MarketingProduct uses including asphalt, concrete, etc.Crushing plant efficiency and optimizationSafety and Health in Aggregates MiningTechnical Services in the aggregate industryWhat You'll Do:Champion Safety. Ensure adherence to safety policies and protocols and compliance with regulatory standards in all operations activities. Take an active role in prioritizing safety for yourself and others to ensure all assigned plants have zero accidents and fully comply with all Vulcan policies and procedures.Compliance . Learn about legal and regulatory compliance and identifying and mitigating operational risks. This may include safety protocols, environmental regulations, etc.Training and Development . Engage in comprehensive training to understand the company's operations, policies, procedures, and systems.Learn the Business. This position will rotate through temporary assignments to gain a holistic understanding of Vulcan Materials Company, our operations, the day-to-day duties of many departments, and the importance of collaboration.Learn the Operations . Participate in hands-on training on operating aggregate crushing and processing equipment, pit development, drilling and blasting practices, mobile equipment operation, quality control, customer service, maintenance, and overall facility management.Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.Skills You'll Need:Education. A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Geology is required.Experience. No experience necessaryFlexibility. 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.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. An 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 that our work 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, and 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 critical to 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 regarding using temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and professional recruiters.
