Responsible for safely and efficiently loading, transporting and unloading raw materials from supplier locations to production plants.
- Performs daily vehicle pre-trip safety inspection according to company guidelines. Maintains truck maintenance, fluid and fuel levels as needed or required.
- Reports any vehicle mechanical problems on a timely basis to ensure prompt attention from fleet maintenance.
- Follows written and oral instruction from production manager to determine the quantity and location of raw materials to be loaded, transported and unloaded each day.
- Drives transport/dump truck to raw material vendor location as well as to plant locations as instructed.
- Ensures materials loaded on/in vehicle are of the proper quantity and within acceptable specifications.
- Unloads raw materials from vehicle at each plant location ensuring proper material is placed into the correct storage bin.
- Monitors pressure gauges and baghouse while unloading to detect potential air quality issues.
- Ensures compliance with company, local, state and federal environmental and safety policies and regulations.
- Completes required paperwork timely and accurately.
- Maintains communication with the production and plant managers using two-way radio and mobile telephone to advise of questions, problems or issues on a timely basis.
- Communicates pleasantly and professionally with vendors.
- Maintains a neat and professional personal appearance.
- Keeps the interior and exterior of the truck clean and free of clutter to include regularly removing road film and excess raw material from exterior surfaces.
- Follows established company policies and guidelines for safety, quality and service.
- Operates plant equipment (loader, mixer truck, etc…) as needed.
- Wears personal protective equipment as needed or required.
Qualifications:
- HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum age of 21 years old required.
- Current, valid driver’s license.
- Current, valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- Prefer at least one year of experience driving heavy equipment especially in construction or construction-related positions.
- Satisfactory driving and criminal record.
- General knowledge of the local area is preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency with simple math calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division (especially percentages) as well as measurements.
- Demonstrated ability to follow instructions (oral and written) and to work independently.
- Prefer stable work record to include no more than 3 jobs in the past 5 years.
- Must be able to speak, understand, read and write English.