Diesel Apprentice

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, you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

Vulcan embraces a dynamic culture where career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or location, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

Diesel Apprentice is responsible for service, repair, adjust, and test all mobile equipment operating throughout the plant to maximize performance and limit downtime. Inspect mobile equipment to identify and troubleshoot the cause of errors. Perform repairs to address problems when necessary. Safely handle, install, position, and move parts, materials, and industrial hand tools throughout the shop and plant. Ensure correct and accurate documentation regarding all mobile equipment is completed daily and monthly.

Enter and maintain service reports for all the mobile equipment in written or electronic form.

• Repair and maintain mobile equipment.
• Inspect equipment and material to identify and troubleshoot the cause of errors.
• Handle, install, position and move parts, materials and industrial hand tools in a safe manner throughout the shop and facility.
• Ensure correct and accurate documentation is completed on a daily and monthly basis related to mobile equipment.
• Maintain service reports for all mobile equipment.
• Perform physical activities to perform repair or maintenance.

• Ability to work overtime and extended hours including weekends depending on customer and company demands.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to loud noises.
• Must have knowledge of industrial tools, their uses and maintenance.
• Subject matter expert and ability to apply knowledge and experience in situations.
• Must have valid drivers license.
• Communication - Ability to clearly and effectively convey information, ideas, and messages to others in both written and verbal formats; can express thoughts clearly and demonstrate active listening.
• Team Player - Establishes trust with team members, communicates clearly, and supports team goals.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to recognize and adhere to safety protocols and mitigate risks to ensure personal and collective safety.
• Work Ethic - Demonstrates reliability, professionalism, and dedication to high-quality task completion.
• Attention to Detail - Meticulous and precise in handling information and tasks to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Collaboration - Works effectively with others to achieve common goals, with open communication and mutual respect.
• Technical Expertise - Solid mechanical understanding of mobile equipment, basic maintenance checks, and troubleshooting.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional vocational/trade school training in a mechanical field is preferred.

Experience

• 1-2 years of experience in a diesel mechanic or related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of general principles and practices of servicing heavy construction equipment is preferred.
• Must be willing 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 exposure to loud noises.
• Must have some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.
• In accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards, take an active role in prioritizing safety throughout the operation for yourself and others at all times.

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