Water Truck Driver

This position is posted on behalf of Dirigo Materials by Northeast Paving.

Local 340 Union Benefits

General Description

A Water Truck Driver is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that performs on construction projects any combination of the duties described below. A Water Truck Driver typically performs a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the work flow dictates. The Water Truck Driver will be running and operating a water truck which requires a Class 'A or B' CDL license with a tanker endorsement. The Water Truck Driver may also drive a flatbed or tri-axel truck and trailer for the Operations Team.


Key Duties

• Valid Class "A or B" CDL with tanker endorsement and driving record within MVR policy guidelines is required
• Familiarity with DOT regulations
• Drives tank truck to transport water for construction projects or to provide water for use on the construction site
• Knowledge with chaining and binding of equipment being transported. (DOT)
• Perform daily safety checks of fluid levels on oil, water, fuel and inspections for leaks and damage to vehicle before operation
• Responsible for daily maintenance of vehicle to remain in proper and safe working order
• Responsible for notifying supervisor if vehicle needs to be repaired
• Insert pipe in refilled trenches and other excavations
• Operate auxiliary pump on truck to pump water into fill to settle and compact dirt
• Drive truck equipped with sprinkling attachment to settle dust on roadways and streets
• Saturate flexible base for compaction
• Drive tri-axel truck and trailer
• Driver/Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.
• Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must either be a member of Teamsters Local Union No. 340 or be willing to be one if hired for the position.

Education and Experience. This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Water Truck Driver.

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.

• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.

• One (1) year or more of industry related experience is required for this position, operating water trucks or similar equipment.

Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Water Truck Driver to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
• Frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the operation of hand power tools.
• Ability to lift, on an occasional basis, at least 50 pounds personally
• Manual dexterity to hand-carry generators, lumber and other construction materials, forms, power tools, and hand tools.
• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
• Driver/Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.

Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Water Truck Driver encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed

Dirigo Materials specializes in producing and transporting quality aggregates for Northeast Paving. These materials are used in asphalt production, roadway paving, and heavy civil construction. Every year these materials allow Northeast Paving to build hundreds of public and privately funded projects safely, successfully, and with an innovative approach to give their clients the greatest possible value for their investment. Dirigo Materials is a subsidiary of Vinci Construction USA. Vinci Construction USA also has multiple other subsidiaries including Northeast Paving, Senate Asphalt, Virginia Paving, Cold River Materials and Copiam.


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