What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truck Driver position at Holcim US?
Why work for us?
Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim US offers an unparalleled range of innovative cement, aggregates, asphalt, concrete products and construction services that have been the foundation for infrastructure projects across the globe. To move the industry forward to a greener future we need people who are passionate about sustainability, are driven to shape and influence perception, and keen to build, grow and thrive in our high-performance culture. Are you ready to build progress with us?
Overview
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Ensures the safe and timely pick-up and delivery of materials to proper job site.
Responsibilities
Position Responsibilities
- Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
- Practice and promote safety in such way as including but not limited to; assessing risks before starting tasks, only performing authorized activities, utilizing appropriate PPE.
- Exercise and encourage core values including but not limited to; developing self and coaching others by inspiration and empowerment
- Responsible for pick-up and delivery of material in a safe and time manner.
- Communicate truck / job status.
- Maintains appearance of truck, proper air pressure in tires, proper fluid levels, oil, hydraulic coolant and fuel.
- Performs minor repairs to truck as needed.
- Maintains load in transit to job site.
- Ensure that safety, compliance, environmental and DOT requirement are followed at all times.
- Keeps accurate DOT logs and load sheets
- Performs pre-and post-trip inspections to ensure safe operation of truck.
- Additional task as assigned and trained at job site including housekeeping.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Required Education: High School diploma/GED
Required Work Experience: 3-5 years of experience preferred
Licenses Preferred: Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
Required Computer and Software Skills: Experience with basic computer applications
Additional Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); ability to express written and verbal information in a clear, concise, well-organized manner
- Ability to plan and organize work
- Able to initiate action to achieve goals beyond what is required
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to change
- Self-motivated, able to work independently or in a team environment
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.