Dump Truck Operator

The ideal candidate for our company will be a team player with excellent organizational and communications skills. The Driver will be responsible for loading, unloading, and maintaining the vehicle both on and off the clock, and will be required to travel frequently within the state. We are currently in need of professionals who are highly motivated and can work both independently and in a team setting.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Operate dump trucks in a safe and professional manner on public highways, roads, in the yard area, and at various job sites to deliver materials.
• Performs daily pre/post-trip inspections.
• Checks fluid levels, tires, lights, and other controls for safe operation.
• Load and unload equipment or materials.
• Monitor various gauges during the operation of the vehicle.
• Unrolls truck tarp to cover loads when required.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance of equipment; refer major problems to the supervisor.
• Report any mechanical problems or any issues from the job site.
• Obey applicable laws and follow dispatch instructions.
• Must keep the vehicle in a clean and orderly condition.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Experience

• Two years of related driving experience preferred, but not required.
• Must maintain a CDL A or CDL B license.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• MVR must meet company and DOT standards.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must maintain current driver’s license that meets state requirements, i.e., CDL, Class A and/or B.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE). Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest, and safety (hard toe) shoes.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Thorough operational knowledge and skills of trucks and related equipment to be operated.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently under a variety of working conditions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as being able to work independently with attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate heavy and complex equipment requiring skill and the exercise of independent judgment.
• Ability to operate various types of dump trucks.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Job requires climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, frequent lifting of extensions chutes, stretching, sitting/driving, shifting gears, and covering/uncovering load when applicable.
• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.
• May require sitting for extended periods of time.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to focus.
• Must be able to lift hood of truck unassisted; up to 50 lbs. on an on-going basis.
• Able to climb in and out of truck 3-4 steps (elevated 4 feet into cab). (Could be in and out of truck 20-30 times per day).

Work Environment

• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock or burn.
• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be loud, but is typically moderate.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an up-to-date medical DOT card?

Experience:

• Dump truck: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL A or B (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25