Aggregate Driver (Materials)

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

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