Construction Division - Truck Driver CDL-A

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

CDL-A Truck Driver

Truck Drivers are valued Williams & Bay crew members who work on a variety of different jobsites. This is a full time position M-F with overtime. Truck drivers make short trips multiple times a day, often less than 20 miles one-way. Truck drivers haul bulk materials such as dirt or stone, and also haul heavy equipment such as bulldozers or excavators. Truck Drivers can work on various jobsites ranging from small projects, to large developments, sometimes working on different jobsites every day. Between loads, truck drivers work alongside the jobsite crews performing work as directed by the site foreman. Williams & Bay is seeking individuals who enjoy working outdoors and are physically able to operate large commercial vehicles and perform manual labor. Wages are hourly and are based on previous experience.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Arrive to work on-time and wearing appropriate clothing to spend much of the day outdoors.
• Perform and document pre-trip inspections on the truck and trailer per DOT regulations.
• Safely load and unload heavy equipment and bulk materials from the truck and trailer.
• Operate different truck and trailer configurations, such as straight trucks, tag trailers.
• Plan efficient and safe routes to and from jobsites.
• Safely operate large vehicles on public roadways.
• Assist jobsite crews in-between loads. Not all of your time in this position will be devoted to truck driving!
• Adhere to safe working practices such as wearing PPE, being observant, helping others, and following instructions.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Valid class A CDL and DOT medical card. X / N / T endorsements are preferred, but not required!
• Ability to document pre-trip inspections on paper log books.
• Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and communicate defects, dangerous situations or incidents to supervisors.
• Ability to think fast and react to new situations that develop during the job.
• Ability to follow all safety rules, including but not limited to OSHA and MiOSHA construction regulations.
• Ability to accurately and honestly fill out a paper worksheet at the end of each day describing the work you performed during the day, and document the loads youve hauled that day. No electronic logs.
• Ability to pass random drug tests.

Typical Tasks Performed by Truck Drivers

• Loading and unloading bulk materials such as dirt and stone.
• Loading, unloading and securing heavy equipment to trailer decks with chains and binders.
• Navigating the truck and trailer through tight spots with a focus on safety.
• Backing a truck and trailer down narrow roads sometimes without the help of a spotter.
• Operating a wheel loader to load bulk materials into the truck.
• Perform manual labor alongside jobsite crews in-between loads.
• Perform basic maintenance on your truck, including but not limited to, filling tires, changing lights, power washing, adjusting brakes, lubricating joints.