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Deckhand

Vulcan Materials Company

Location: Grand Rivers, Kentucky
Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Non-Remote
Posted on: November 18, 2020
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Instructions If you are a current Vulcan Materials employee, please apply with your personal email address. Job Description
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 in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards throughout the plant for yourself and others at all times.
Build and Break Tows. Build tows using cables and lines in order to assist others on the vessel in preparing barges for the loading, transporting, and discharging of aggregate barges.
Lock and Dock. Assist coworkers with handling and assembling deck lines, rigging during tow building, and locking and docking activities.
Inspect Boat and Other Equipment. Perform daily inspections and maintenance of the interior and exterior of the vessel in order to ensure safe working conditions.
Maintain Boat and Equipment. Perform scheduled preventative maintenance, including cleaning, scraping, painting, and changing all oil and filters throughout the vessel.
Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Skills You’ll Need :
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 while wearing protective equipment, including foul weather gear, life jacket, gloves and boots.
Knowledge of Best Practices. Must have knowledge of general principles and practices regarding marine safety and operations.
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 up 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.
Posting Date 11/17/2020
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State Kentucky
City Grand Rivers
Work Location CN Grand Rivers Quarry
Job Function Operations
Job Schedule Full-Time
Job Type Regular
Shift First Shift
Division Central
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Compensation and Benefits at VMC We offer a comprehensive package of generous compensation and benefits programs that are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain at competitive levels.
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