General Support Oiler

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Eutawville, SC, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Performs lubrication, inspections, preventive maintenance, cleaning, material handling, and equipment operation for dragline excavators and plant equipment. Assists operators with ground operations, equipment monitoring, and relief operation. Operates skid-steers, forklifts, and similar loaders; cleans spilled material around conveyors and structures. Requires outdoor work, physical labor, flexible scheduling, and adherence to safety requirements around moving machinery and vehicle traffic.
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Job Summary
The General Support Oiler position includes primary duties of assisting with plant operation, equipment operation, and general maintenance. Responsibilities also include cleaning and material handling.
Essential Functions
The Dragline Oiler is responsible for the daily lubrication, routine inspection, and preventive maintenance of dragline excavators. This role ensures all high-friction moving components—such as swing gears, wire ropes, sheaves, propel/walking mechanisms, and boom assemblies—are properly greased and oiled to prevent downtime and mechanical failure. The Oiler also assists the Dragline Operator with ground operations, equipment monitoring, and relief operation as needed.
Critical Competencies
• Equipment Operation- Proficiency in operating large equipment, including understanding the controls, gauges, and indicators. Ability to manipulate equipment accurately and smoothly for various tasks. Skill in handling attachments and understanding their applications.
• Adaptability: Adjusts to new conditions, challenges, or changes in the work environment; demonstrate the ability to be flexible, open-minded, and resilient when facing shifting priorities, unforeseen obstacles, or evolving situations; responds positively to change, learns new skills when necessary, and maintains high performance even in unfamiliar or uncertain circumstances.
• Attention to Detail- Ability to thoroughly and accurately complete tasks, ensuring that no aspects or elements are overlooked; meticulous and precise when handling information, performing tasks, or delivering work, and is critical in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and integrity of the results. 
• Team Player: Actively contributes to the success of a team by working collaboratively with others, sharing responsibilities, and supporting team goals. Possess the ability to effectively communicate, listen, work harmoniously with others to achieve common objectives. Willing to help others with the ability to create a cohesive and productive work environment.
• Teamwork and Collaboration- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others to achieve common goals; contributes positively to group efforts, sharing knowledge, and being open to others' ideas and feedback. 
• Work Ethic- Demonstrates commitment and dedication toward completing tasks with high standards of quality, responsibility, and diligence; demonstrates reliability, professionalism, and a strong sense of personal responsibility in fulfilling job duties. 
• Accountability: Takes responsibility for one’s actions, decisions, and outcomes, both individually and within a team context; reliable, dependable, and transparent, ensuring that tasks are completed on time and to a high standard.

ResponsibilitiesEducation
• High School Diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
Experience
• 2 to 5 years of experience in the mining or construction industry is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to operate a skid-steer, fork lift or similar type clean-up loader.
• Operate mobile and fixed plant equipment.
• Clean plant area by shoveling or washing spilled material from under conveyors, tail pulleys and structures.
• Must be able to speak, read, and have a working knowledge of the English language.
Other Requirements
• Stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, or pull, push, as well as, bend and lift at least 45 pounds.
• Work in outdoor weather conditions of heat and cold.
• May be required to wear a respirator.
• Work near moving, mechanical parts, and vehicular traffic.
• Work required overtime and flexible work schedule.
• Work outdoors and be exposed to varying and/or extreme weather conditions (i.e., heat, wet, cold, etc).
• Work in high and/or precarious places or cramped work space that requires getting into awkward positions.
JD Disclaimer
Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of training and work experience
  • Two to five years of experience in the mining or construction industry
  • Ability to operate a skid-steer, forklift, or similar cleanup loader
  • Ability to operate mobile and fixed plant equipment
  • Working knowledge of spoken and written English
  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, shovel, crawl, push, pull, bend, and lift at least 45 pounds
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying or extreme weather conditions
  • Ability to work near moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic
  • Ability to work overtime and a flexible schedule
  • Ability to work at heights and in cramped or awkward spaces
  • Ability to wear a respirator when required
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The Company
11,548 Employees
Year Founded: 1909

What We Do

Vulcan Materials is the nation’s leading producer of construction aggregates, supplying essential materials for infrastructure projects across the United States. Its work supports local communities and the roads, bridges, homes, and businesses within them. The company has operated for more than a century, with a focus on growth, adaptability, responsibility, integrity, and long-term value while serving customers and communities.

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