Vulcan Operations Management
Trainee Program
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.
Designed to build future operation leaders with a focus on leadership, supervisory skills, and proprietary training modules. This is a rotation providing an overall understanding of all aspects of the industry, operations and The Vulcan Way. Upon successful completion of the program Trainees will have gained strong knowledge in the following areas:
Primary and Secondary Plant Operations
Maintenance
Quality Control
Finish Plant Operations
Product Shipping and Inventory
Drilling and Blasting
Mine Planning
Safety, Health & Environmental
Loading and Hauling
Facility Management Equipment
Fixed and Mobile Equipment
And More!
Operations Management Trainee Video
Through our Operations Management Trainee program, we’re developing future leaders who will play a supervisory role in our plants. By giving current employees a foundation for a rewarding career, and exposing them to every aspect of our business, we’re able to keep our quality standards high. This program is a big reason for why we’re able to keep doing the right thing, in the right way, at the right time.
Where We Operate
397 Aggregates Production & Distribution Facilities
63 Ready Mixed Concrete Facilities
66 Asphalt Facilities
11,000+ Employees
39 Wildlife Habitat Council Certified Sites
The Vulcan Way
Aggregates Industry - How It Works
Start at the Quarry
Aggregates extraction:
•Precise blasting of rocks
•Explosive agents in the ground to minimize vibrations
•Blasts are scheduled to minimize impacts on the community
•Routine communicate with their neighbors
From Big Rocks to Small Rocks
Large rocks crushed, sorted by size
•No hazardous chemicals used
•Strict environmental/safety regulations
•Inherently low-carbon process compared to other industries
The Foundation of Society
•+2.56 billion tons of aggregates annually (~10 tons pp)
•Transported by truck, rail and barge
•Local supply of aggregates is imperative
•End product: concrete, asphalt used to build neighborhoods, cities, roads, infrastructure
Reclaiming the Land
Quarries have lifespan
•Reclamation: wildlife habitats, water reservoirs, parks, golf courses, amphitheaters, housing developments, etc.
•Mining is the interim use of the land
Benefits
At Vulcan Materials we invest in our employees by offering a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program. The program offerings can be tailored to meet personal health and financial well-being needs of our employees and their families.
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Medical
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Dental
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Vision
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Prescription Drugs
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Health Savings Account
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Teladoc
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Behavioral Health
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Hospital Care
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Disability Benefits
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Life and AD&D Insurance
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Critical Illness
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Employee Assistance Program
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Flexible Spending Accounts
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Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick
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401(k) Plan with 6% Match
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Scholarships & Tuition Reimbursement
Create your legacy at Vulcan with one of our career paths
2024 Career Fairs
| Campus | City/State | Event Date |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M Day 1 | College Station, TX | 9/3/2024 |
| Texas A&M Day 2 | College Station, TX | 9/3/2024 |
| West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV | 9/10/2024 |
| Colorado School of Mines | Golden, CO | 9/10/2024 |
| University of IL | Champaign, IL | 9/11/2024 |
| University of New Mexico | Albuquerque, NM | 9/11/2024 |
| OU | Norman, OK | 9/12/2024 |
| Texas State | San Marcos, TX | 9/12/2024 |
| Lamar | Beaumont, TX | 9/12/2024 |
| Florida International University | Miami, FL | 9/16/2024 |
| Auburn University | Auburn, AL | 9/17/2024 |
| Auburn University | Auburn, AL | 9/17/2024 |
| University of Arizona | Tuscon, AZ | 9/17/2024 |
| Chico State | Chico, CA | 9/17/2024 |
| San Jose State | San José, CA | 9/17/2024 |
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | 9/18/2024 |
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | 9/19/2024 |
| Oklahoma State | Stillwater, OK | 9/19/2024 |
| Prairie View A&M University | Prairie View, TX | 9/19/2024 |
| Cal Poly Pomona | Pomona, CA | 9/19/2024 |
| Auburn University | Auburn, AL | 9/23/2024 |
| Missouri S&T | Rolla, MO | 9/24/2024 |
| UK | Lexington, KY | 9/24/2024 |
| Arizona State | Tempe, AZ | 9/24/2024 |
| UNF | Jacksonville, FL | 9/24/2024 |
| Kennesaw State | Kennesaw, GA | 9/25/2024 |
| Valdosta State University | Valdosta, GA | 9/25/2024 |
| MTSU | Murfreesboro, TN | 9/26/24 |
| Texas State | San Marcos, TX | 9/26/2024 |
| UC Merced | Merced, CA | 9/26/2024 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | 9/26/2024 |
| Tuskegee University | Tuskegee, AL | 9/26/2024 |
| MSOE | Milwaukee, WI | 10/2/2024 |
| Murray State | Murray, KY | 10/2/2024 |
| Fresno State | Fresno, CA | 10/2/2024 |
| Alabama A&M | Huntsville, AL | 10/3/2024 |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | Princess Anne, MD | 10/3/24 |
| Kingsville | Kingsville, TX | 10/8/2024 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | 10/9/2024 |
| MTSU | Murfreesboro, TN | 10/9/24 |
| Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA | 10/9/2024 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | Williamsport, PA | 10/10/2024 |
| Tarleton | Stephenville, TX | 11/13/2024 |
| Appalachian State University | Boone, NC | |
| Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC | |
| East Carolina University | Greenville, NC | |
| Clemson | Clemson, SC | |
| UT- Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | |
| Everglades University | Boca Raton, FL | |
| Edward Waters University | Jacksonville, FL |
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