Vulcan Materials Company

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.

Vulcan Materials Company has Marine operations in the Northeast Division with operations in Delaware, North Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia to support our ever-strengthening aggregate footprint. We operate eight tug boats, with five acting as Harbor ships and seven linehaul in the traditional tugboat fashion.

Within marine operations, we employ the following roles:

Mechanics

Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Industrial, and Welders. Certifications are not required but are beneficial.

Harbor Captains and Harbor Deckhands

Day Shift positions primarily working Monday through Friday with Saturday work as needed. No overnight or travel is required.

Boat Captains, Linehaul Tugmates, and Linehaul Deckhands

Two weeks on, Two weeks off. Continual pay as a day rate, not only paid while working. Two per cabin.

Tugmate Trainee Program

Vulcan offers a Linehaul Tugmate trainee program with internal training for employees eager to grow within the company and show a strong aptitude in the department. The program, developed in 2009, takes approximately three to five years to complete depending on the employee's certifications when entering. Once enrolled, Vulcan provides the training and financial obligation for the necessary certificates moving forward. Since the onset, we have successfully trained eight employees to receive their credentials and qualifications with the USCG that have been promoted to Tugmates.

All qualified deckhand applicants must have valid Merchant Mariners Credentials. No other experience is required.

All Captains and Tugmates must possess a valid 200-ton towing license.

Reach out to Niki Kitchen, Northeast Division Recruiter, for an exploratory conversation at (571) 289-3984 or

What You'll Like About Us:

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.

Safe. An industry leader in health and safety standards. to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets up apart is that our work impacts daily lives - and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing .

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, and Vision programs, .

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see and helping our employees meet their goals as a crucial part of our business.

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