Water Truck Operator

Responsibilities

• Safely drives and maneuvers equipment into position for loading, dumping and spreading material.
• Affords assistance in stockpiling materials at plant and stockpile area and hauls other material as required.
• Inspects vehicle's mechanisms and monitors and maintains fluid levels.
• Affords assistance to mechanic with minor service and repairs to equipment.
• Performs general maintenance work in and around the plant.
• Performs a variety of repairs of a general or ordinary nature in and around the plant and notifies the plant manager of any intricate or complicated repairs.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
• Experience: Heavy equipment operator experience is preferred.

Essential Functions

• Operate equipment unit with a high degree of competence, skill and proficiency.
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift safety inspections and complete daily equipment reports.
• Report unsafe mechanical conditions to shop foreman and supervisor.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices on equipment.
• Affords assistance with equipment routine preventative maintenance.
• Work outdoors and exposed to varying and/or extreme weather conditions (i.e., heat, wet, cold, etc).
• Work in high and/or precarious places or cramped work space that requires getting into awkward positions.

Skills and Abilities

• Comply with all SHE and other company policies, procedures and requirements.
• Follow established traffic patterns avoiding road hazards and other hazardous conditions.
• Perform duties safely, responsibly, and proficiently, observing all safety and health rules.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to work required overtime and flexible work schedule.
• Be willing to work a flexible schedule and customer needs require.
• Must be able to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, or pull, push, as well as, bend and lift 45 pounds.
• Must be able to speak, read, and have a working knowledge of the English language.

Pay

The base hourly range for this role is between $28.00 - $32.00 per hour. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

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Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.