Water Truck Driver

Water Truck Driver

RiverBend Materials, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division family, values a culture of growth, development, and internal promotion. We are a dynamic, growth-oriented, national aggregate, asphalt, concrete, and construction family of companies. For over 80 years, we have worked to be the preferred source of quality rock products, concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the water truck by traveling to various locations within the Willamette Valley to water the gravel and dirt roads at our plant facilities. This includes the asphalt plant, concrete plant, and wash plant. The ideal candidate will show dedication to creating great customer service (both with internal and external customers), demonstrate the ability to work both independently and part of a team, and have the willingness and drive to learn any task. By doing so, you'll play an integral role as we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

Wage: $22 - $24/HR, DOE

Shift: Primarily work 10 hours per day, 5 days per week. Will also be required to work more hours, per DOT regulations, and up to 6 days per week as needed during the busy construction season. This will be a seasonal position for the summer.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspection of vehicle to ensure safe operational order and report maintenance or repair issues.
• Water roads and plant facilities to control dust.
• May shovel excess materials from around conveyors and other areas generating frequent build-up.
• Perform general clean-up and maintenance as assigned.
• Work with grade and pave crews and place water on grade rock for compaction reasons.
• Monitor various gauges during operation of vehicle.
• Investigate abnormalities.
• Complete written report of problems necessary repairs and forward to maintenance personnel.
• Detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to shop personnel.
• Perform operator maintenance and minor field repairs.
• Maintain vehicle in a clean and orderly condition, inside and out.
• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations.
• Assist other departments in job related tasks.
• Perform other related duties as required or directed whenever necessary.

Qualifications

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

• Must obtain a valid Driver's License.
• Demonstrates good internal and external customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Safety minded professional who demonstrates good performance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam and pre-employment controlled substance testing.
• Demonstrates the ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to conform to and maintain OSHA, MSHA, DOT and all other company or state rules and regulations.
• Must have current US Authorization to work or ability to obtain without company assistance prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• CDL Class B with tank endorsement, or CDL A permit preferred.
• Construction or mining experience a plus.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Our team will provide you with the PPE to stay safe on the job. However, please provide your own pair of steel-toed boots.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. 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.

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 large international organization.