Truck Driver
Position Overview
This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of transfer trucks and or dump trucks (with and without pups (trailers) and tarping systems). Drivers will deliver all types of aggregates, including asphalt, and other materials to locations both residential and commercial. This position requires Customer Centric Service, along with good understanding of CRH safety policies to keep our employees, customers, and the traveling public safe at all times. This positions priority will be customer delivery but will also involve internal needs that include asphalt paving.
Key Responsibilities
- Thorough operational knowledge and skills of end dumps 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
- Knowledge of different types and sizes of aggregates
- Ability for maneuvering and backing with pup trailer
- Must be able to communicate effectively on the radio system
- Connect and disconnect pup trailer
Qualifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses & Certifications
- Must possess a valid state commercial driver's license (CDL) Class A with double/triple and air brake endorsements
- Must possess a valid Medical Card as per DOT standard
Work Requirements
- One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Incident free driving record preferred
- May be subject drug, alcohol, and physical agilities testing
Knowledge & Skills
- 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.
Benefits
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion