CDL Dump Truck Driver

Night Shift with Paid Differential

Position Type: Full Time (40+)

Pay Type: Hourly

Seasonal Work: Yes

Virginia Paving Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & VisionInsurance
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Policy
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Paid Personal Time Off (vacation & sick)
• (8) Paid Observed Holidays
• 401(k) Plan w/employer match
• Continuing Education and Training Opportunities
• Company Stock Purchasing Opportunity w/Bonus Shares
• Company paid Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Company Child/Grandchild Scholarship Opportunities

General Description. A CDL Truck Driver is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that, for the majority of the time, and is responsible for the safe operation of a CDL Truck, to transport materials to/from identified pick-up and drop off locations.

Key Duties.

• Hold valid Class "A" or "B" CDL license and personal driving record within company MVR policy.

• Drive Tri-Axle Truck, hauling Trailer, in order to transport materials to/from assigned location(s).

• Required to obtain and hold approved medical examiners certificate (FMCSR part 391.41), for duration of employment and in accordance with Class "A" CDL License requirements.

• Safe and Efficient operation of CMV Dump Truck; including operation on public and private roadways.

• Familiarity with applicable FMCSA and USDOT safety and operation regulations.

• Visually assess material in dump and, where applicable, secure/reposition/adjust contents, to ensure secured load, for safe transport.

• Ability to visually and physically inspect the mechanical, safety and operational components, for operating defects; including completion of Pre/Post trip Driver Vehicle Inspection Report(s).

• During Operation, visually interpret vehicle indicator(s) for fluid levels including oil, water and fuel.

• Perform pre/post-shift safety checks through visual inspection of fluid levels on oil, water, fuel indicators, as well as visual check for leaks and damage to vehicle before operation.

• Responsible for notifying supervisor if vehicle needs to be repaired

• Verbally communicate, with Dispatch and/or Supervisor, on frequent basis.

• Interpret and Follow Dispatched Routing/Map(s), for pick up and/or delivery of materials.

• Responsible for notifying supervisor, immediately, if vehicle is in need of repair(s).

• Able to work day or night shifts as required

• Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts.

General. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and physical demands.

Education and Experience.

This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a CDL Truck Driver.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.

• A minimum of one year CDL Driving experience is required.

Physical Demands.

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequent sitting and driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle; using hands, arms and legs/feet to safely maneuver and control the vehicle using a steering wheel, turn signal, horn, foot pedals and other operational controls.

• Periodic standing and walking on typically hard, level surfaces, to conduct visual assessments of material loads, drop off areas and general vehicle walk-around inspections.

• Stepping up/down, approx. 2', using access step(s) and three points of contact to access/egress to/from the vehicle cab, periodically throughout the day.

• Frequent use of hands, to operate tarp control (either electric or manual).

• Frequent vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Frequent ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., moving equipment, backing alarms, or other alarms, instructions/directions from supervisor and/or spotter).

• Infrequent ability to push/pull/lift/Turn, up to 25 lbs weight; including opening of Dump Truck Hood and Open/Close Tail Gate.

Work Environment.

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Dump Truck Driver encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.

• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.

• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites or equipment shop such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and asphalt.

Demonstrates Safety 1 st . It is important for members of our team to be actively involved in their own safety, while being considerate of fellow employees.

• Assess work environment for possible hazards and makes sure training is adequate to the task.
• Has proper personal protective equipment and tools, uses them appropriately for the given task.
• Speaks up if seeing an unsafe act
• Identifies and turns in near miss reports
• Asks for help, when needed, to perform tasks safely.
• Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.

Virginia Paving Company is a leading asphalt pavement producer and paving contractor for the state of Virginia. We are proud to have worked on many of the projects that have helped shape the footprint of Northern Virginia, the Stafford County/Fredericksburg area, and Hampton Roads, Virginia. Our teams successfully complete hundreds of paving contracts every year for projects ranging from public roadways and interstates, to commercial parking areas, to government and military facilities. In every case, we do so safely and efficiently, using quality material produced in-house at one of our seven state-of-the-art facilities.

We support a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.