Haul Truck Driver

Application Instructions

NOW HIRING OFF ROAD- HAUL TRUCK DRIVERS TO START WORKING IMMEDIATELY.

About the Role

RLLW offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development to grow your career and thrive under the Ralph L. Wadsworth reputation for excellence. We offer amazing benefits and supply you with the tools needed to maximize your growth and potential. Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retail Plan - 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Development (Growth and Career Advancement Opportunity)

Responsibilities

Large Haul Truck Operators are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of rigid-frame haul trucks on heavy civil construction projects. Responsibilities include:

• Transporting excavated rock, earth, and other materials throughout the project site while maintaining safe operating practices and supporting production goals.
• Operating rigid-frame haul trucks safely and efficiently in support of mass excavation, rock excavation, and earthmoving operations.
• Transporting rock, soil, aggregate, and other materials between excavation, stockpile, and disposal areas.
• Maintaining safe haul road speeds, traffic patterns, and proper following distances at all times.
• Positioning equipment safely and efficiently for loading by production excavators, including CAT 395 excavators or equivalent equipment.
• Following designated haul routes and dumping procedures while maintaining production targets.
• Conducting daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, including tires, brakes, steering systems, lights, warning devices, and fluid levels.
• Identifying and reporting mechanical issues, safety concerns, and maintenance needs promptly.
• Communicating effectively with supervisors, excavator operators, dozer operators, and other team members using two-way radios and other communication devices.
• Following all company safety policies, project requirements, and equipment operating procedures.
• Working safely around active excavation areas, loading zones, haul roads, and other heavy equipment operations.
• Auxiliary with general labor duties as needed to support project operations.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating rigid-frame haul trucks in heavy civil construction, mining, quarry, mass excavation, or large earthwork environments
• Experience operating off-highway haul trucks such as CAT 773, 775, 777, or equivalent equipment preferred
• Experience working around production excavators, dozers, loaders, and other heavy equipment in active earthmoving operations
• Ability to safely transport rock, soil, aggregate, and other materials while maintaining production goals
• Willingness to perform laborer duties when equipment operation is not required
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while maintaining a professional attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to work safely under pressure and adapt to changing jobsite conditions and production demands
• Strong situational awareness, hand-eye coordination, and depth perception
• Ability to climb in and out of equipment, walk uneven terrain, bend, stoop, kneel, balance, and lift up to 75 pounds as required
• Flexible availability, including overtime, weekends, and extended work schedules as project needs require
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with supervisors, dispatch personnel, equipment operators, and team members using radios and other communication devices
• OSHA 10 certification preferred