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Vulcan Materials · Newark, IL

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

Newark, IL, United StatesOn-site$ 54.00-56.00Skilled Trades & Maintenance

Listed on Vulcan Materials’s official careers site. Posted October 2, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.

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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 throughout the operation for yourself and others at all times in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards. Repair and Maintain Mobile Equipment. Service, repair, adjust, and test all mobile equipment that operates throughout the plant in order to maximize performance and limit downtime. Inspect Equipment and Material. Inspect all mobile equipment to identify and troubleshoot the cause of errors.

Perform repairs to address problems when necessary. Handle and Move Objects. Handle, install, position, and move parts, materials, and industrial hand tools in a safe manner throughout the shop and plant. Document and Record Information. Ensure correct and accurate documentation is completed on a daily and monthly basis regarding all mobile equipment. Enter and maintain service reports for all the mobile equipment in written or electronic form.

Operate Equipment. Assist in driving heavy equipment and vehicles throughout the plant when necessary in order to ensure production continues in an efficient manner. Perform General Physical Activities. Perform physical activities that require moving your whole body and considerable use of your arms and legs, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Skills

You’ll Need: Experience. Previous experience working on diesel or heavy construction equipment is preferred. Knowledge of Best Practices. Knowledge of general principles and practices of servicing heavy construction equipment is preferred. Flexibility. 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 being exposed to loud noises.

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

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 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 150 collective bargaining agreement. Full benefits package including medical, vision, dental, prescription drug, mental health, pension, retiree benefits, paid holidays and paid vacation.

Compensation

Experienced candidates will be placed according to the union contract salary scale between $ 54.00-56.00 . 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.

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