Job Summary
The Aggregate Driver will be responsible for safely driving a multi-axle double-trailer truck for transporting aggregate.
The driver may be required to drive a mixer truck when necessary.
Benefits
At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources : our employees.
Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.
All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans.
Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.
Responsibilities
- Operates an over-length Class A tractor and 2 trailer combination vehicles safely, obeying all traffic laws
- Operates conveyor controls
- Performs a pre-trip and post-trip inspection, recording all deficiencies on a DVIR and communicate with maintenance department as necessary
- Records all necessary daily trip / load lops as directed
- Communicates with dispatch daily for all loads regarding times, material and locations as required
- Makes necessary adjustments to equipment and material being hauled (e.g. secure tarp and tailgate)
- Cleans off rails and tailgate of debris
- Regular washing of vehicle to include all exterior parts of the tractor and bed
- Maintain the inside of vehicle clean, neat and free of garbage
- Works in a safe manner at all times following all DOT, OSHA, MSHA and CPC safety guidelines
- Report all incidents / injuries to management as soon as they occur
- Attend safety meetings as scheduled by management
- May be required to perform other related duties
Education
High school diploma / GED
Requirements / Qualifications
- Valid Class A driver’s license with a clean driving record and doubles endorsement
- Valid commercial driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Current DOT Medical Certificate
- Experience driving a tractor and 2 trailer belly dump combination commercial vehicle
- Use radio to communicate with company personnel
- Must be able to speak, read and write in English
- Physical requirements : climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting (up to 75 lbs.), stretching, driving / sitting and shifting gears
- Demonstrated commitment to safety
- Must be able to safely operate a concrete mixer truck
- Steel-toed boots are required; ANSI approved PPE will be provided and must be used when required
- Able to work in wet and / or dry conditions and extreme heat and cold
- Subject to random drug and alcohol screens as required by Company and DOT regulations
- Work varying shifts with varying start and stop times and availability on weekends when needed
- Experience hauling aggregate materials preferred
Conditions of Employment
Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug / alcohol screen, and background check.
Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.
Location :
Las Vegas, NV, US, 89115
Job Req ID : 12163 Job Type : Hourly - Full-Time
Nearest Major Market : Las Vegas
Job Segment : Inspector, Quality