Truck Driver - Johnston, IA
Truck Driver - Johnston, IA
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Job Description
Job ID: 512678
Des Moines Asphalt and Paving a CRH company has been leading the asphalt industry in Central Iowa for over forty-five years. We have completed a wide variety of projects including highway and street paving commercial paving projects parking lot construction custom asphalt milling and chip sealing.
Position Overview
The Truck Driver is responsible for operating trucks to transport dirt aggregate asphalt and other materials and/or equipment to various job site locations. Will also work in the yard area to stockpile and move materials as needed.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
- Operates truck in safe and professional manner on public highways roads in the yard area and at various job sites to deliver materials. Trucks driven include but are not limited to: belly dumps dump truck and semi-tractor truck with attached trailers.
- Performs daily pre/post trip inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with DOT guidelines.
- Checks fluid levels tires lights and other controls for safe operation.
- Attaches and removes pup trailers belly dump & side dump trailers transfer trailers and tilt/transport trailers to truck as needed.
- Keeps accurate log of deliveries and completes required paperwork for billing.
- Load and unload equipment or materials.
- Maintain daily vehicle mileage logs.
- Unrolls truck tarp to cover loads when required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- 2 years of related tractor/trailer driving experience preferred.
Work Requirements
- Must be 18 years in age or older.
- Must pass DOT physical drug screen and criminal background check.
- Must maintain current drivers license that meets state requirements i.e. CDL Class A and/or B Driver with possible hazmat and tanker endorsements.
- MVR must meet company and DOT standards.
- Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers supervisors and the general public at all times.
- Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
- Willing to train employees who may not have driving experience must currently maintain a CDL A or CDL B license.
- Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
- Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
- Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required but not limited to for this position is: Face Shield Safety (hard toe) Shoes and Coveralls.
- Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.
Knowledge/Skills Requirements
- Thorough operational knowledge and skills of trucks and related equipment to be operated.
- Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently under a variety of working conditions.
- Ability to read write and do basic mathematical calculations in order to keep time and material records and read blueprints or other project documents.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as being able to work independently with attention to detail.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to operate heavy and complex equipment requiring skill and the exercise of independent judgment.
- Must be familiar with securing heavy equipment and other over dimensional loads.
- Ability to professionally interact with customers collect payments and assist with issues that may arise.
- Ability to operate heavy and complex equipment which may include but not limited to Haul Truck and Asphalt Paving Equipment requiring skill and the exercise of independent judgment.
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.
- The employee is frequently required to sit climb and use hands to signal and handle equipment.
- The employee isregularly required to stand walk crawl kneel bend and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
- The employee mustoccasionallylift and/or move anywhere up to 50lbs.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision and depth perception.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth development and internal promotion
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 a large international organization.
If youre up for a rewarding challenge we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Des Moines Asphalt and Paving a CRH Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.
Employment Type
Temp
