COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVER - CONSTRUCTION

Role Overview

This is a Teamsters Union Position. Commercial Truck Driver - Construction is responsible to operate a straight truck or tractor-trailer equipment and maintain it properly to transport material to designated location in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A truck to transport asphalt or aggregate to job site often times driving on uneven or unfinished surface
• Inspects truck for defects before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition
• Maintains driver log
• Daily maintenance of equipment such as cleaning truck inside and out, greasing, oiling, brakes, lights and any other maintenance instructed to perform
• Recognize surroundings and practice traffic awareness to maintain a safe environment
• Assist with plant maintenance, repairs, set up and take downs
• Tarp load when needed
• Verify that gates are closed
• Complete load tickets
• Assist construction crews while waiting to unload
• Spread product
• Maintain proper information in truck cab pouch
• Report information accurately and completely on daily time cards, truck cab information and other needed paperwork
• Maintain and support a safe and harassment free work environment
• Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance and attend required training
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written)
• Ability to read maps and navigate to new locations
• Must be self-motivated, team-player with excellent interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous and respectful toward others
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and recognize matters needing attention and initiate action on that recognition

Requirements

• General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent
• A CDL Class A (tractor-trailer) or CDL Class B (straight truck) license. Preference given for experience driving a belly dump, lowboy, lowboy, tanker or straight truck
• Must have and maintain medical card and acceptable driving record and required endorsements

Compensation

$29.95 - $34.60/Hour plus fringe benefits (contributions to health and wellness, pension, etc)

Benefits

Benefits are through the Local Teamsters Union.