CDL Class A Driver

Orion Concrete Construction Equipment Delivery Driver

This position is accountable for performing loading, unloading, and delivery of equipment and supplies to construction and other sites for Orion Concrete Construction. Incumbents are responsible for the operation of truck and trailers to deliver equipment and supplies. Typically, they will work closely with the Equipment Operations Manager.

The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion, which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork most importantly, with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Works as assigned by the Equipment Operations Manager to ensure the successful completion of on-going deliveries of equipment and or supplies.
• Receives written or oral instructions from supervisor regarding deliveries.
• Operates a semi tractor-trailer safely, obtaining required permits for oversize/weight loads. Secure loads properly on the trailer, free of objects that will fall off.
• Moves hand levers and depresses pedals to operate the truck, and trailer.
• Utilizes basic skills as an operator to load heavy equipment on the trailer and secure properly.
• Observes markings on the ground, hand signals, or grade stakes to when operating machine.
• Qualifies and safely operates and maintains equipment.
• Maneuvers and positions smoothly, in a safe manner.
• Performs maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing, oiling, and fueling of assigned equipment.
• Performs daily safety inspection of equipment and recognizes possible problem areas.
• Works closely with Superintendent, Foreman, and other skilled craft persons to complete current projects in a safe, efficient and timely manner.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives and training that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal. Company regulations and improve existing Company programs.

Employee safety and compliance includes:

• Responsible and accountable for incumbent's own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).
• All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company.

Position requirements include:

Requires a minimum of 2 years Heavy haul, Semi-trailer truck driving experience with CDL certification, and experience with heavy equipment.

The incumbent must:

• Understand the basic functions and operations of various types of earth moving equipment.
• Possess a CDL

The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Physical/mental requirements include:

The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, safety toed boots, personal flotation devices (PFD's) or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

Must be qualified and physically able to drive regular passenger vehicles to visit work locations and job sites.

In addition, Truck Drivers must also be capable of:

• Visually seeing operations well (either naturally or with corrective lenses).
• Standing, stooping kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting for long periods of time.
• Performing repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work.
• Detecting visual and audible changes in the equipment being operated.
• Working in confined spaces.
• Working at elevated heights.
• Lifting alone 50 lb. objects as required.
• Adapting to extreme temperature changes.
• Adapting to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure.
• Remaining calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident.

The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel. Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.