Transportation Truck Driver - IMC Twin Falls, ID

Position Overview

This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of multiple styles of trucks including but not limited to tractor trailer, dump trucks, end dumps and or belly dumps (with and without pups (trailers) and tarping systems). Drivers will deliver heavy equipment and all types of aggregates, asphalt, and other materials to locations both residential and commercial.

Key Responsibilities

• Thorough operational knowledge and skills of transport tractors and trailers (lowboy, goose neck, etc.), end dumps, truck and pup, and/or belly dumps (with and without pups) and related equipment to be operated
• Can operate equipment safely and efficiently
• Must keep time and material records
• Must follow verbal and written instruction
• Must have a working knowledge of different types of heavy equipment
• Ability to maneuver and back tractor trailers and truck and pup
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Connect and disconnect trailers

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Must possess a valid state commercial driver's license (CDL) Class A
• Must possess a valid Medical Card as per DOT standard
• At least two years heavy equipment transport related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Willing to train the suitable candidate
• Incident free driving record preferred
• May be subject to drug, alcohol, and physical agilities testing
• Ability to communicate using two-way radio
• Basic math
• Basic computer skills preferred

Key Competencies

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions

Physical Requirements

The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.