Tractor Trailer Truck Driver

Job Title

Drive a flatbed truck with semi-trailer combination to transport construction materials and rebar to various customer locations and jobsites.

Company Background

Concrete Industries, Inc., an affiliated NEBCO Company, is one of the region's premier suppliers of high-quality structural concrete building and bridge girder systems, concrete pipe, rebar, and other building materials for the construction industry. Serving the greater Nebraska area, as well as parts of Iowa, Colorado, Missouri and Kansas, also specializes in high-strength, pre-stressed hollowcore slabs, as well as various types of insulated wall panels.

NEBCO, Inc. NEBCO's story has been one of longevity, diversity and continued growth. NEBCO is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska. Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska's most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses.

Position Summary

Drive a flatbed truck with semi-trailer combination to transport construction materials and rebar to various customer locations and jobsites. Payloads may consist of various commodities, may be mixed, and may have several drops/stops per load. Abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Consistent and reliable attendance is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform a daily pre and post-trip safety check on equipment and the truck to assure a safe vehicle. Be responsible for maintaining service intervals for power unit and trailer.
• Safely operate truck and trailer combination. May be required to hook and unhook the trailer from the truck occasionally.
• Be responsible for required paperwork involving shipping bills, maintenance, fuel records and other related documentation.
• Place truck in position to load at Rebar plant, the C/I warehouse, or other locations as required. Responsible for strapping, &/or securing trailer in designated and safe manner.
• Drive truck to designated location or site and position truck for unloading while following direction from plant, yard, or customer personnel and distinguish between safe and unsafe unloading conditions.
• Communication and cooperate with dispatch regarding starting times, variable workload and shift ending times, while maintaining compliance with DOT regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned, i.e. Operate Forklift, light maintenance housekeeping duties at the plant in Lincoln.
• Maintain a clean driving record and operate the company vehicle in a safe and courteous manner. Follow all Company policies regarding safety—traffic laws, cell phone usage, texting, non-smoking, etc.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and
• Previous commercial truck driving experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid Commercial Driver's License - Class A minimum.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to lift/move items weighing 50-60 lbs.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule during busy season, including late or irregular hours.

Benefits Include:

• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
• PAID Time Off
• On the Job Training

Condition of Employment:

Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications, task frequency and PPE requirements. Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug/alcohol testing with back screens (if required) are required as conditions of employment.