Heavy Equipment Operator 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, 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. Are you looking for a hands-on career in the aggregate industry? As a Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice, you will receive structured on-the-job training to develop the skills to operate heavy equipment in a quarry or aggregate production environment. Under the supervision of experienced operators, you will gain valuable experience in equipment operation, safety procedures, and site operations.

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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. The 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 the work we do impacts our 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. This position is covered by the Local 156 collective bargaining agreement. Full benefits package including medical, vision, dental, prescription drug, mental health, pension, retiree benefits, paid holidays and paid vacation.

Compensation. The salary is prescribed by the applicable Local 156 collective bargaining agreement. Candidates will be placed according to the union contract salary rate of $25.77

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.

Job Heavy Equipment Driver/Operator

Primary Location Illinois-Manteno

Organization GM - IL

Schedule Full-time

Job Posting Jun 26, 2025, 4:05:29 PM