Heavy Equipment Haul Truck Driver

Heavy Equipment Haul Truck Driver

Texas Materials, a CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset. When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

Position Overview

The Haul Truck Driver is responsible for transporting equipment to various job site locations. This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of equipment/trucks. Work will be performed per the supervisor's instruction, free from direct supervision except for more complicated jobs.

Key Responsibilities

• Operates truck in safe and professional manner on public highways, roads, in the yard area and at various job sites to deliver materials.
• Performs daily pre/post trip inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with DOT guidelines.
• Attaches and removes pup trailers, belly dump & side dump trailers, transfer trailers and tilt/transport trailers to truck as needed.
• Keeps accurate log of deliveries and completes required paperwork for billing.
• Monitor various gauges during operation of vehicle.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance of equipment; refer major problems to the supervisor.
• Properly follow all company policies and procedures for safe working procedures and environment.
• Obey applicable laws and follow dispatch instructions.
• Must keep vehicle in a clean and orderly condition.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience: Minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Two years of related tractor/trailer driving experience preferred, but not required. Must maintain a CDL A license.

Work Requirements: Must be 18 years in age or older. Must pass DOT physical, drug screen and criminal background check. MVR must meet company and DOT standards. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times. Must maintain current driver's license that meets state requirements, i.e., CDL, Class A Driver with possible hazmat and tanker endorsements. Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required. Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements: Thorough operational knowledge and skills of trucks and related equipment to be operated. Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently under a variety of working conditions. Ability to read, write and do basic mathematical calculations in order to keep time and material records, and read blueprints or other project documents. Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as being able to work independently with attention to detail. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to operate heavy and complex equipment requiring skill and the exercise of independent judgment. Must be familiar with securing heavy equipment and other over dimensional loads. Ability to professionally interact with customers, collect payments and assist with issues that may arise.

Physical Requirements

Job requires climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, frequent lifting of extensions chutes, stretching, sitting/driving, shifting gears, and covering/uncovering load when applicable. Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear. May require sitting for extended periods of time. Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to focus. Able to climb in and out of truck 3-4 steps (elevated 4+ feet into cab). (Could be in and out of truck 20-30 times per day). Must be able to exert 10-20 lbs. constantly to move objects, 25-50 lbs. of force frequently, and 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally.

Work Environment

Able to work in all weather conditions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock or burn. The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be loud, but is typically moderate.

Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.