Truck Driver

Job Summary

The truck driver operates various pieces of equipment and performs work associated with electrical distribution, transmission, and substation systems as directed by Foreman. Drive company trucks hauling heavy equipment and materials.

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

Essential Functions

• Comply with safety practices, rules, and regulations while performing job duties and follow company procedure in reporting unsafe conditions or practices.
• Safely drive and operate company vehicles, digger derrick, backhoes, boom and pole trucks, forklift, and safely operate power tools.
• Facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
• Be knowledgeable with FMCSR regulations concerning load securement and weight regulations for commercial vehicles.
• Ensure material and equipment make it safely to the destination on schedule and appropriate paperwork is complete.
• Maintain professional interaction with internal and external customers.
• Complete pre‑trip checking: inspection of vehicle, check fuel, oil and water levels, brakes, tires and lights, adjust mirrors, and secure load.
• Assist in performing maintenance as needed.
• Assist with washing and maintaining equipment in proper working order.
• Be in close proximity of work area to anticipate the needs of the crew, prepare tools and operate equipment for crew members for the particular work being performed.
• Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Safely control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
• Keep unauthorized people away from work area.
• Work as a team and fulfill any and all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Education: High School graduate or GED.

Experience: Minimum of 24 months' experience in a related field.

Certificates & Licenses: Possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License – Class A; pass and maintain DOT Medical Certification.

• Available to work irregular hours, weekends and holidays, as needed, for long periods without scheduled time off.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment.
• Ability to handle physically demanding construction duties in harsh weather conditions.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate well with others.
• Ability to assist with maintenance of equipment, as needed.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience with oversize/overweight loads, RGN lowboys, and traveling axle trailers is a plus.