Rail Support Operator

Vulcan Materials Company • Laurel, MD

1d • $23 - $28

About The Position

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 across the country every day.
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. Per OSHA and Vulcan standards, take an active role in prioritizing safety for yourself and others throughout the operation.
Travel and Related Equipment. Travel with the train on its assigned route and protect its movement. Communicate with the locomotive operator through the radio regarding coupling cars, uncoupling cars, and operating switches. Operate hand-controlled rail switches, manual hand-wheel brakes, uncoupling levers, and remote control devices.
Repair and Maintain Plant Equipment. To improve performance and safety, perform minor maintenance activities around the train, including replacing heavy couplings, broken knuckles, or air brake hoses.
Document and Record Information. Inspect all equipment on cars before movement. Maintain and enter price, product, weight, and customer name records 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 train's loading/unloading and operation, including breaking/making trains and using high-pressure water hoses, pry bars, and shovels. Safely and efficiently operate rail load out through conveyor belts, motors, gearboxes, screens, etc. Perform start-up and shut-down procedures. Monitor material flow and load-out setting throughout the assigned area of responsibility. Make adjustments as required to maximize production and provide a quality product.
Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous experience in the aggregate or construction industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of general principles and practices regarding communication, train movements, and operation is preferred.
• 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.
• Must have some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Promote Safety. Per OSHA and Vulcan standards, take an active role in prioritizing safety for yourself and others throughout the operation.
• Travel with the train on its assigned route and protect its movement.
• Communicate with the locomotive operator through the radio regarding coupling cars, uncoupling cars, and operating switches.
• Operate hand-controlled rail switches, manual hand-wheel brakes, uncoupling levers, and remote control devices.
• To improve performance and safety, perform minor maintenance activities around the train, including replacing heavy couplings, broken knuckles, or air brake hoses.
• Inspect all equipment on cars before movement.
• Maintain and enter price, product, weight, and customer name records into computers.
• Generate bills of sale, dray tickets, and bills of lading.
• Perform a variety of physical tasks.
• Assist with the train's loading/unloading and operation, including breaking/making trains and using high-pressure water hoses, pry bars, and shovels.
• Safely and efficiently operate rail load out through conveyor belts, motors, gearboxes, screens, etc.
• Perform start-up and shut-down procedures.
• Monitor material flow and load-out setting throughout the assigned area of responsibility.
• Make adjustments as required to maximize production and provide a quality product.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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 how 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed