Crash Truck Driver - Teamsters - Various Locations

Job ID:  479146

Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH company, has played a vital role in building infrastructure around our state, serving the market from 23 locations throughout Connecticut.  As a leading supplier of quality crushed stone, hot mix asphalt, and ready mix concrete, Tilcon Connecticut has supported the construction of superior roads, buildings and bridges. The most respected name in the construction industry, from the quarry to the road, Tilcon Connecticut does it all!

Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then Tilcon Connecticut Inc. and CRH is the company for you!  If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!

POSITION OVERVIEW

Tilcon Connecticut has an opening for an experienced CDL Driver in our Construction Division for project specific work. As a CDL driver (Crash Truck), the selected candidate will be required to work in a team environment with other co-workers and managers. Our core values are safety, quality and integrity in everything we do. All Tilcon Connecticut employees are expected to partner with associates and management of Tilcon Connecticut Inc. to coordinate, support, and actively promote our safety process. The truck driver will report directly to the Project Supervisor and will comply with mandatory safety.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Main responsibilities is operating a crash truck to set /remove sign pattern in a safe manner.
• May be required to move and fill a water truck and drive a triaxle dump truck for multiple operations on a as need basis.

• May be required to drive the traffic control truck when setting & picking up pattern,
• When working with co-workers, constant eye contact will be maintained when backing, communicating
• using hand signals or other movements.
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA / MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
• Follow direction of foreperson with regard to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or jobsite.
• Perform daily pre–and–post inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times.
• Willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Report to work at the designated start time and stay through end of shift.
• Be able to work overtime when required.
• Be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements and procedures.
• Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co–workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and / or MSHA.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Required

Ÿ Minimum high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

Ÿ Pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check

Ÿ Pass a pre-employment “Fit for Work” physical

Desired

• Loading & hauling
• Crash Truck experience
• Driving traffic control truck while setting up/taking down traffic control patterns for roadway work zones
• Driving water truck (filling with water & then filling milling machine with water)
• Heavy/highway construction experience
• Class A CDL preferred with Tanker Endorsement

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment in designated operations and construction areas as outlined by OSHA and state agencies.  Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position:  Hardhat, safety glasses, reinforced toed shoes, hand protection, safety vest/high visibility clothing for any work in the field.

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 frequently works near moving mechanical parts and works occasionally in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

The noise level in the work environment may be high.

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 talk and hear.  The employee is required to sit, walk, stand, climb, crawl, bend, kneel, reach above shoulders, and lift up to 95 pounds for periods of time.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus, and operate various pieces of equipment.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Frequently:        Bend, kneel, squat, climb, stand, walk, sit, reach, drive, fine motor, repetitive motion, right, left.

This position requires an employee to lift:

Frequently:       0 -10 lbs; 10-25 lbs; 25-50 lbs.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A 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 large international organization.

If you’re 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!

Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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