Quarry Operations Intern

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Birmingham, AL, USA
In-Office
Internship
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Summer 2027 internship providing hands-on exposure to quarry and aggregate operations. The intern will learn the construction materials business, safety practices, sales, territory management, departmental responsibilities, and operational processes. The program includes training, collaboration across teams, exploration of career paths, and practical experience in areas such as operations, engineering, sales, and equipment operations.
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Internship for Summer 2027

 

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.

 
Qualifications - External

Skills You’ll Need:

Experience. Previous experience is not required for internships. However, experience working in an industrial environment and or prior experience tied to aggregate mining operations is preferred.

Integrity and Decision-Making. Must display the highest commitment to ethical decision-making and integrity. 

Interpersonal Skills. Must be an excellent motivator and team builder. Must be able to form strong social relationships and effectively communicate with both internal and external audiences.

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 impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States. 

 

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.

 

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do:

Grow your Career. No matter your passion or whether you’re looking to make a career move or are a new graduate from high school or college, there’s more than a job at Vulcan. There’s a career path to take you as far as you want to go. 

Learn the Business. Start your career by understanding our industry, the materials we sell, our sales methodology, territory management, day-to-day duties of many departments, and the importance of collaboration. Transition into a role that best suits your talents and interests upon successful completion of the program.

Get Hands On. There’s no limit to the impact our interns can have. All employees are taught best practices in safety, health, and excellence so they can receive hands-on training in one of the many departments across the company in order to maximize their experience and learning. 

Explore Different Career Paths.  From Sales to Operations, Engineers to Equipment Operators, and many other occupations in between. Interns at Vulcan Materials Company get insights into the range of work happening across our company allowing them to identify their strengths and passions, and aligning them with different departments to have the most impact.  

Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

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.

Skills Required

  • Excellent ethical decision-making and integrity
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, motivation, and team-building skills
  • Previous internship experience is not required
  • Experience working in an industrial environment
  • Prior experience related to aggregate mining operations
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The Company
HQ: Birmingham, AL
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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