Dump Truck Driver

About the role

Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating in 13 states with over 3,500 employees. RGI, established in 1908, has the distinction of being recognized as the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States. Rogers Group is currently seeking a Dump Truck Driver in Madison, TN. This position will support crews and projects in the Madison, TN area.

Job Responsibilities

• Drives truck equipped with dump body to transport and dump loose materials such as sand, gravel, crushed rock, or bituminous paving materials.
• Checks vehicle to ensure it is safe to operate. Checks tires, headlights, marker lights, stop lights and turn signals. Checks engine oil, power steering fluid, coolant level, fan belts and windshield wipers.
• Operates vehicle in a safe and professional manner regardless of location, speed limit, and traffic. Obeys State and Federal trucking laws. Exhibits "defensive" driving skills. Obeys weight limit when loading truck.
• Keeps floorboards, stepping areas, and hand holds free of trash, grease, rags or other obstructions that hinder operation. Operates control for tarping load and strapping tarp. Tarps all loads regardless of material being hauled. Operates bed controls for raising/lowering of dump bed. Operates control for raising and lowering of third axle. Hooks and adjusts tailgate spreader chains for tailgating material.
• Cleans (using a scraper and/or shovel) tailgate and apron after unloading. Keeps inside of bed clean of buildup of materials. When starting vehicle in motion, always uses lower gears. When changing gears, always double clutches. Monitors dash gauges (oil, temperature, air, tachometer, speedometer, amperage and pyrometer).
• Maintains constant vigilance to the sides and rear of vehicle by means of the rear-view mirrors and spot mirrors. Constantly monitors company radio for change of assignment and dispatch. Submits daily logs that comply with Company, State and Federal Regulations. Completes and submits a daily truck report. Inspects vehicle for defects and notifies management of said defects on Driver Daily Report. Does not drive vehicle with known defect that could cause injury or property damage.

Qualifications

• Maintain a valid CDL License.
• Achieve a current Medical Examiner's Certificate.
• Minimum of 2 years truck driving experience preferred. Experience with trucks equipped with third axle.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to get along with others. Displays a positive attitude. Presents a professional image as an employee.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful traffic or other situations. Ability to work evenings and nights as needed, to support construction operations.

Benefits

Rogers Group provides extensive benefits, strong compensation, and a safe, drug-free working environment. As a Rogers Group employee, you will have access to our competitive company perks, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution.
• Company provided Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Retirement 401 (k) with company contribution and match at one year of service.
• Company provided Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Holiday’s including Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
• Paid vacation available after 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.
• Career growth/advancement opportunities.

About Us

Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating in 13 states with over 3,500 employees. Established in 1908, RGI is the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States. RGI EEO Statement It is the policy of Rogers Group, Inc. to recruit, hire, and promote individuals based on demonstrated merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All applications are accepted online at www.rogersgroupinc.com .