Gravel Train Driver

Job Description

Job Description

***$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXPERIENCED GRAVEL TRAIN DRIVERS***

Capitol Terminals is seeking qualified gravel train drivers for their Michigan based facilities. Capitol Terminals offers competitive pay (Up to $31.00/hr) and benefits, as listed below, and is seeking Drivers with strong customer service skills for full-time positions. Job purpose: Primary responsibility of this position requires safely driving a tractor-trailer for the transportation of gravel and like materials, attention to safe loading and unloading at a variety of job sites and maintaining a clean truck both inside and out.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Safely driving truck to and from destination applying knowledge of DOT driving regulations and area roads
• Handling truck controls for safe loading and unloading of material
• Verify directions with plant personnel before leaving the plant to ensure delivery to the correct customer and job site
• Strive to meet customer expectations without exception
• Keep equipment in acceptable condition of cleanliness using approved cleaning materials and supplies
• Maintain contact with supervisor/dispatch to receive and transmit delivery instructions
• Assist other company employees as needed
• Must be able to take orders, instructions, and guidance from supervisors and management
• Cooperate and promote a team concept with all other company employees, as well as customers
• Adhere to all Company, DOT, and OSHA. rules and regulations at all times
• Meet or exceed company safety standards
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid CDL Class A with doubles endorsement
• 1 year of prior gravel train experience
• Must have a clean driving record in the last 5 years and maintain a clean driving record during employment
• Ability to pass pre-employment DOT drug screen
• High School diploma, preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive Wages (Up to $31.00/hr)
• Health Insurance for employee and family with up to 100% premium contribution from employer and Health Savings Account matching program (available after 30 days)
• Employer paid Group Term Life Insurance for employee (available after 30 days)
• Employer paid Supplemental Accident, Disability and Critical Illness Insurance for employee (available after 90 days)
• Employee paid Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer reimbursement for Sam's Club Card
• Holiday pay after 30 days of service
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with Employer Match Contribution after 6 months
• Employer paid Medical Certification Renewal