Side Dump Driver

Description

Since starting in 1983, Tapani has evolved from a single-person operation to a family-led legacy, maintaining a fun and friendly environment from the beginning. With a large team across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, we now cover five diverse market sectors: Civil Site Development, Buildings, Environmental, Transportation, and Utility Infrastructure. The consistent dedication to our core values has helped us grow, creating more opportunities for our current team and the need for new teammates.

Take a look what our current employees say about working for Tapani: Tapani Careers

Responsibilities

The Side Dump Driver is responsible for loading and delivering legal loads of material to a destination in a safe and timely manner.


Your main responsibilities are:

• Driving/Operating Vehicle- Ability to drive a side dump truck and truck and pup
• Transportation and Delivery of materials- Transporting crushed rock, sand, and gravel to and from specified locations
• Administrative Tracking- Completing daily truck logs
• Safety- Willingness to observe all safety precautions while driving and delivering materials
• Upholding the Purpose Document of Tapani Inc. -Your actions and behaviors support Strong Teams and Successful Projects

Skills and Qualifications

As a Side Dump Driver, you establish and continue to grow the following skills and qualifications:

• Knowledge of operating a side dump truck- Having a solid understanding of the vehicle and how it operates

• Communication Skills- Ability to effectively communicate verbally with coworkers

• Decision Making Skills- Ability to think quickly and adjust accordingly
• Some higher education or vocational training specializing in truck driving
• 1-2 years of experience driving in the construction industry
• Must have Class A CDL certification
• Valid Medical Examiner's Certification
• Ability to work overtime, occasional evenings, and weekends

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $25.91 - $38.86 per hour (based on qualifications and experience)
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance plans with low to $0 monthly premiums
• Additional voluntary insurance options include: Dental, Vision, and a wide variety of Supplemental insurances.
• Flexible Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) options with up to 4% employer match
• See the full list of benefits here

For this position, an individual must be physically able to perform assigned tasks, and be able to push, pull, lift, and carry 40 lbs. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.