Driver-CDL

About the Role

Drives truck with capacity of more than 3 tons to transport materials to and from specified destinations.

Responsibilities

• Drives truck to destination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and area roads.
• Prepares receipts for load picked up.
• Collects payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
• May maintain truck log, according to state and federal regulations.
• May maintain telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
• May load and unload truck.
• May inspect truck equipment and supplies, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
• May perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs.
• May position blocks and tie rope around items to secure cargo during transit.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent years of experience.
• Valid commercial driver’s license required.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience.

Skills

• Read and interpret road maps.
• Practice good safety habits.
• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings.
• Follow instructions and meet set standards for hauling and scheduling.
• Judge distances and weights accurately.
• Make decisions based on verifiable standards.

Physical Demands

• Stoop, bend, and crouch.
• Use hands, arms, and legs fully.
• See well (either naturally or with correction).
• Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation’s largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers.