Dump Truck Driver - Richmond

About the role

The primary responsibility of a Dump Truck Driver at Branscome is to transport construction materials to and from various jobsites and plant locations. This involves ensuring a safe work environment, operating the truck safely, and performing routine maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Safety maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.
• Pull or push levers to dump materials.
• Move hand and foot controls to move truck forward and backward to aid in the placement of material.
• May perform other related duties, such as lifting & moving transported material.
• Inspect truck equipment and supplies in accordance with CDL pre-trip guidelines.
• Use hand tools when necessary.
• Oil, lubricate, and/or general maintenance of equipment may be required.
• Knowledge of DOT standards and requirements and adhere to same.
• Maintain daily log.
• Understanding verbal & written directions, GPS.
• Able to communicate with management & foreman on job sites.
• Perform all other duties deemed necessary or assigned.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid CDL, Class B with air brake endorsement.
• Minimum of 1 year experience preferred.
• Vision must be acceptable to both day and night driving.
• Asphalt hauling.
• Ability to do basic math.

Physical Demands

• Job requires the following motions: climbing, bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, vibrating, and reaching.
• Must be able to climb up and down a ladder.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Potential exposure to extremes of hot or cold weather.
• Overtime work is required.
• Physical strength must be enough to climb in and out of truck throughout the workday, carry chutes, and carry out tasks that may be assigned to you.

About Branscome

Branscome has been safely delivering the infrastructure that our communities are built on for over 60 years in Virginia. We take immense pride in building the things that you can see, but also those you can’t. Camaraderie in the field, with our clients, and out in the community is the spirit that drives our dedication and commitment to excellence. Our vertically integrated services provide a streamlined end-to-end scalable solution for our customers, including VDOT, Norfolk International Terminal, numerous local governments, private developers, and corporate entities. At Branscome, workers take pride in their work and inspire each other with their teamwork, innovation, and enthusiasm. This attitude of excellence generates the superior customer service that Branscome is known for.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Branscome is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of this Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other characteristic protected by law. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship when required, and/or on-the-job training.