Truck Driver

POSITION SUMMARY:

KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking a Truck Driver to support environmental construction and remediation project work in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area. The Truck Driver operates trucks to transport materials, equipment, supplies, and/or personnel between project sites, staging areas, disposal locations, vendors, and other assigned locations. This position may operate articulating dump trucks, water trucks, and other heavy trucks in both on-road and off-road conditions. The Truck Driver may also load or unload trucks, perform routine inspections and minor maintenance, assist with traffic control, and provide general site support as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Safely operate trucks of various sizes and weights, including articulating dump trucks, water trucks, and other heavy trucks.
• Drive and maneuver trucks in on-road and off-road conditions, including rough terrain, slopes, backing areas, dumping areas, and active work zones.
• Load, haul, dump, spray, pump, and perform other truck-related functions as assigned.
• Determine safe and efficient truck operation based on site conditions, truck capabilities, and daily production needs.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Report vehicle, equipment, maintenance, or safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Clean vehicles and equipment as needed or directed.
• Assist with installation and maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Control traffic at work sites by flagging or following flagger direction, as required.
• Provide onsite assistance as a laborer and/or technician as requested to support project work.
• Follow KEMRON, OSHA, and site-specific safety policies and procedures.
• Work safely around equipment, vehicles, and site personnel.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Clear 5-year motor vehicle record and ability to meet KEMRON vehicle insurance requirements.
• Minimum of five years of experience operating articulating trucks and/or heavy trucks.
• Minimum of two years of experience related to environmental construction, remediation, or similar field construction work.
• Knowledge of truck operating principles, including safe loading, backing, dumping, positioning, and travel on slopes or rough terrain.
• Ability to safely operate vehicles and equipment under various working conditions.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, hazards, and safety precautions used in environmental remediation and construction work.
• Ability to perform routine inspections and identify basic maintenance or repair needs.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements with dependability and consistency.
• Ability to work closely, safely, and respectfully with site personnel without continuous supervision.
• Good judgment and ability to remain alert and observant of surroundings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed primarily on active outdoor construction/remediation sites.
• May be exposed to rain, extreme heat, wet conditions, humidity, vibration, dust, asphalt, hazardous materials, moving equipment, vehicles, and loud noise.
• Must be able to safely perform manual work requiring physical exertion.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, reach, talk, listen, and use hands to operate tools, controls, and equipment for extended periods.
• Must be able to walk safely over uneven terrain.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Must have good eyesight, eye-hand coordination, and judgment to safely perform assigned tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Current CDL preferred.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred.
• Current 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR training preferred.
• Primary residence located within 50 miles of the Chattanooga, Tennessee project site preferred.
• Must pass required medical monitoring HAZWOPER physical exam.
• For specific project tasks, must pass physical requirements to work while using respiratory protection, including air-purifying respirators and supplied-air respirators.
• Must read, understand, and follow Corporate and worksite Health and Safety Plans.
• Must understand and follow KEMRON SOPs for assigned tasks.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer/Vets/Disability

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities which are required of the employee for this job. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.