Truck Driver

About the role

Hood River Sand, Gravel & Ready-Mix, a CRH company, is a dynamic, growth-oriented, national aggregate, asphalt, concrete, and construction family of companies. We value a culture of growth, development, and internal promotion.

Responsibilities

• Drive a company truck (dump truck, mixer truck, tanker, low boy and/or super dump) to job sites or company locations to deliver materials.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspection of vehicle to ensure safe operational order and report maintenance or repair issues.
• Operate truck to deliver to construction sites as specified, in a safe and efficient manner, obeying applicable laws and following dispatch instructions.
• Attach Mixer truck chutes to truck and add materials (fiber, color, or other additives) to drum.
• Attach hoses to truck with clamping system, open valves to discharge contents of tank, discharge the product into storage while observing the hose and connections to ensure there are no leaks or other hazards, return discharge hoses and fill caps to proper storage area.
• Maintain communication with Dispatcher as necessary regarding deliveries, check delivery tickets for special instructions and complete as required.
• Ensure proper materials are loaded in a safe manner and obtain proper signatures as required.
• Respond to customer questions related to basic product knowledge and basic construction techniques.
• Maintain operator logs, forms, and records in accordance with company policy and Department of Transportation regulations.
• Complete tablet report of problems or necessary repairs and forward to maintenance personnel, detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned to meet business needs.
• Promptly communicate with supervisors on any flaws in material.
• Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Have an unrestricted Class A CDL.
• Must obtain a current medical card.
• Demonstrates the ability to work overtime and weekends/holidays as needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to conform to and maintain OSHA, MSHA, DOT and all other company or state rules and regulations.
• Must pass physical exam and pre-employment controlled substance testing.
• Must have current US Authorization to work or ability to obtain without company assistance prior to start date.

Skills

• Flexible to drive a variety of trucks.
• Strong desire to learn and grow.
• Organized and communicative environment.
• Desire for a career with expansive growth potential.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k with 5% company match & profit sharing
• Potential for Overtime
• Home Every Night
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Training Provided
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Earn More with our Employee Referral Program
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement

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 50-75 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• 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.

What CRH Offers You

• 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

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

What CRH Offers You

• 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

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.