Truck Driver - Kemmerer - Oftedal Construction

Description

Application Instructions

Complete the general application and attach a resume.

Position Description

Safely and productively drive company commercial motor vehicles (CMV's) designed to haul construction materials like aggregate, dirt, rock and water, from location to location to build company projects. Apply water to earth by driving and operating hand controls on various models of company water trucks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Drive tractor/dump trailer combination or straight dump truck transporting a variety of construction materials on company projects. Prior to driving a company CMV, perform inspections by walking around and examining tractor and trailer components.
• Accurately document condition of tractor and or trailer components noting any safety defects or potential DOT violations on a prepared DVIR.
• Review CMV's previous DVIR before driving assuring all safety defects have been properly repaired by a qualified person.
• Perform manual labor by; coupling and uncoupling trailers; using hand tools to clear gates of lodged rock, debris or other material; clean accumulated dirt and mud off tractor and/or trailer; secure loads with chains, straps and/or tarps; lift and move blocks and other weights used to chalk CMV's or secure loads; crawl under truck and trailer to inspect and adjust brake lines, air lines, and other safety components; assist maintenance personnel with basic truck maintenance such as lubricating or helping with repairs.
• Receive, understand and follow verbal instructions given face to face or via radio communication.
• Using radios to effectively communicate with others on company projects.
• Obey all traffic laws and FMCSA rules and regulations.
• Travel to and from job site in company trade area.

Position Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Class A CDL with tanker endorsement and current DOT Medical Certificate.
• Clean 5-year MVR.
• Highway and construction experience driving similar CMV's.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and fitness test prior to working.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ABILITIES

Position requires employee to frequently sit for extended periods of time and climb stairs accessing cab. Occasionally stand, walk, twist, bend, handle objects, reach outward, and reach above head and shoulders, climb, squat, kneel, bend, and occasionally carry/push/pull/move/drag or lift 40 lbs, up to a height of 4 feet.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is outdoors. Working conditions range from frigid to hot temps, high winds, flying dust, slipping hazards and conditions and frequently exposed to loud noise from heavy equipment and machinery. Frequent exposure to grease, oil, and dirt.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are are an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry religion, age, citizenship, sex, marital or veteran status, disability, handicap, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.