Commercial Licensed Driver (Non- OTR)

Job Description

Job Description

ZTEX Construction is a heavy civil contractor specializing in earthwork, concrete, asphalt paving, underground utilities, and overall project management. We are locally owned, and we are always in search of talented CDL Drivers with various endorsements, who are looking to join a rewarding team and grow with the company.   The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in concrete finishing, concrete carpentry, construction of formwork and be a team player, positive and hardworking. All driving is local within El Paso Tri-State areas. 

Job Summary

Safely performs transportation of heavy equipment, raw materials and goods, hazardous material and waste, to and from job sites. Secures all loads that are being transported according to TxDot regulations. Inspect loads for any damages before and after to ensure the quality of delivered equipment. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Driving vehicles or mechanized equipment and transport the heavy equipment from one job site or yard to another job site or yard. 
• Follow all OSHA and TxDOT regulations.
• Inspecting equipment, loads, materials and identify any cause of errors or other problems or defects before and after to ensure the quality of delivered equipment.
• Observing, receiving, information while driving and following safety regulations.
• Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems all while driving.
• Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
• Keep constant communication with Superintendents to ensure timely pickup/delivery of equipment.
• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.
• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered equipment.
  
• Assist Labor Crews with manual labor as needed and necessary for the completion of the project. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and methods for transporting heavy equipment from site to site.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
• Prior experience in a construction environment a must.
• Must have current CDL/Hazmat, medical card, and experience working around heavy equipment.
• Have a positive attitude, team player and strongly   committed to safety.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Follow all Safety Regulations and TxDOT requirements.
• Must meet 90% language DOT requirement.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
• Able to bend, stoop, climb, repeatedly throughout the day.
• Must be able to sit, walk, stand for long periods of time.
• Able to drive on rough, rocky or uneven surfaces at construction sites.
• Must be able to perform heavy labor tasks as necessary.

*This is an evergreen positing which means it will stay open continuously and will not close.  However, if at the time of application we do not have any open positions, we will keep your application active for 4 months from the time of application. 

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will e required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical screening. If applicable to the contract, you may also be required to submit through a background check. Must have reliable transportation to/from work, and must have a valid driver's license  at time of application .

ZTEX Construction Inc.,  is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.