CDL Trainee

CDL Trainee

APAC Central Inc., a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri, is looking for a CDL Trainee.

Why Join Our Team?

• Pay: $20 an hour
• Attractive Sign-On Bonus: Receive a $1,500 sign-on bonus
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• PTO: Paid time off to rest and recharge
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) savings plan for your future

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles with proper documentation in accordance with DOT guidelines.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials and equipment.
• Monitor vehicle gauges during operation and maintain accurate mileage logs.
• Always follow all company policies and safety procedures.
• Adhere to applicable laws and dispatch instructions.
• Ensure product quality through proper handling procedures.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance of equipment; escalate major issues to supervisors.
• Keep vehicles clean and organized.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain a CDL B Permit from the local DMV.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to obtain a valid CDL permit.
• Successful completion of DOT physical, drug screening, and criminal background check.
• Possession of a valid DOT medical card.
• Strict adherence to safety standards and company policies.
• Team player willing to assist co-workers and supervisors as needed.
• Demonstrate professionalism and courtesy to colleagues and the public.
• Maintain a current driver's license meeting state and company requirements (CDL, Class B).
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet company and DOT standards.
• Ability to work up to six days per week, including significant overtime (55-70 hours/week), per DOT ready mix exemption laws.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home as required.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and varying schedules.
• Commitment to training employees with a CDL Class B license, even if they lack driving experience.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by OSHA/MSHA, including face shield, safety shoes, and safety vest.
• Compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and DOT regulations.

Knowledge & Skills

• The ability to learn and demonstrate operational skills with mixer trucks and related equipment.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills for records and project documents.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently in diverse conditions.
• Comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Work well independently and as part of a team, maintaining attention to detail.
• Operate heavy, complex equipment with skill and independent judgment.
• Familiarity with securing heavy equipment and oversized loads.
• Professional interaction with customers, including payment collection and issue resolution.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Availability to work rotating shifts, including weekends.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods; sit for short periods.
• Frequent use of hands and arms, including reaching, gripping, and handling.
• Frequent climbing of steps (8"-24"), balancing; occasional kneeling, stooping, crouching, or squatting for equipment inspection.
• Occasional pushing and pulling with hand tools.
• Ability to wear hearing protection in high sound areas.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist occasionally; frequently lift to 30 lbs. with hand tools.
• Work in elevated or confined spaces, repeatedly climb ramps/stairs, occasionally climb vertical ladders.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extended sun exposure.
• Wear a respirator in areas with fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Additional Information

• The responsibilities and requirements described are typical of the position but not all-inclusive. Duties may change as needed by the company.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!