Five Star Builders Hiring for DUMP TRUCK / LOWBOY DRIVER Full Time

SUMMARY:

Drives truck equipped with various configurations of dump body to transport and dump materials such as rock, asphalt, or other materials as needed. Loads and facilitates movement of equipment using various tilt deck and lowboy trailers. Drives other vehicles and/or configurations as assigned and trained. Ability to drive all vehicle types.

Follows all safety requirements and procedures outlined by all regulatory agencies and company policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

Performs daily truck equipment inspections and all required safety equipment including, but not limited to; tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil and water, etc. before each shift to assure equipment is safe for usage. Completes written daily inspection as required. Submits request for maintenance for any repair items.

Maintains truck logs or time recordings as required by state, federal, and company policies and regulations.

Assist with proper and legal loading of materials for transport as designated by dispatch center.

Weighs in and out at scales for load ticketing and legal weight compliance. Receives designated directions from dispatch center.

Operate truck safely to and from project destination and prepares and acquires customer signature receipts for load delivered.

Maintains telephone and/or radio contact with dispatch center for instructions.

Collects payment for goods and delivery charges if order is sent C.O.D.

Pulls levers or turns crank to tilt body and dump contents.

Move hand and foot controls for truck movement forward and backward and to loosen and dump material adhering to body. Occasionally set tailgate chains for measured spreading delivery.

Perform emergency roadside repairs including, but not limited to, changing tires, installing light bulbs, installing tire chains.

Positions blocks and/or tarps to secure load for transit.

Connects/disconnects various trailers for a variety of truck configurations.

Loads, Unloads, and secures equipment on various trailer types. Secures equipment using various chains, ratchets and binders.

Performs post trip vehicle inspections of vehicles driven, equipment moved, and trailers towed, noting any defects or deficiencies in writing. Written inspections are turned in to designated locations or personnel.

Performs all safety procedures required by governmental agencies and those established by Mountain Trucking, Co., Inc.

Employee may be sent to other facility locations and operations to perform duties as required.

All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES REQUIRED:

Commercial Driver’s License w/Endorsements as required

Current Medical Certification

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 – $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

License/Certification:

• CDL (Required)

Work Location: One location