Truck Driver

Job ID:  [[187619]]

Central Pre-Mix Concrete Co., A CRH Company, values a culture of growth, development, and internal promotion.  We are a dynamic, growth-oriented, national aggregate, asphalt, concrete, and construction family of companies.  For over 80 years, we have worked to be the preferred source of quality rock products, concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services.   We have been recognized by numerous organizations for our commitment to safety, customer service, and innovation.  

Position Overview

Whether you’re looking for an opportunity to break into the construction industry, or looking for the next step in your career, our team can provide you with a fun and challenging opportunity to grow with an industry leader. In this role, you’ll drive a dump truck (truck and pup, or truck and transfer) to deliver materials such as sand, gravel, crushed rock, or asphalt to various job sites and customers in the area. Each day provides you with a different adventure as you work together with our teams to build our communities. You’ll play an integral part as we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

If you’re someone that puts safety first, takes pride in your work, and enjoys a new challenge each day, this is the career path for you. Limited experience? No worries! We’ll assist with training to provide you with the skills you need to be successful. If you’ve got the drive, we’ll help you to reach your goals.

Wage: $23.27/hr DOE w/ potential for overtime

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement.

Company Benefits

• Washington State Paid Sick Leave

• Potential for Overtime

• Home Every Night

• Opportunities for Internal Mobility

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Training Provided

• Tuition Reimbursement Program - We'll assist with continuing education that aligns with your career goals

• Employee Assistance Program

• Earn More with our Employee Referral Program

• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!

• Opportunities for Community Engagement

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspection of vehicle to ensure safe operational order and report maintenance or repair issues.

• Operate trucks to deliver materials to construction and customer sites in a safe and efficient manner.  Obey applicable laws and follow dispatch instructions.  Be familiar with tag, tongue reach, tailgate position and location of levers and switches.

• Pull levers to tilt body and dump contents.  Shovel material as required.  Set spreader chains when applicable.

• Check delivery tickets for special instructions and complete prior to arriving on the job.  When loading, ensure proper materials are loaded in a safe manner. Obtain proper signatures as required.  Deliver construction materials to jobsites at instructed.  Ensure proper entry of on-the-job information on customer delivery invoices.

• Monitor various gauges during operation of vehicle.  Investigate abnormalities.  Complete written report of problems or necessary repairs and forward to maintenance personnel.  Detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to shop personnel.  Perform operator maintenance and minor field repairs (i.e. mud flaps and mirror adjustments).

• Move material as necessary in the performance of the job or as directed.

• Maintain vehicle in a clean an orderly condition, inside and out.  Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations. 

• Maintain operator logs, mileage sheets, vehicle repair sheets, and records in accordance with company policy and departmental transportation regulations.

• Perform other related duties as required or directed whenever necessary.  Before loading, make sure tailgate is latched.  Keep sideboards, trailer tongues and back of truck free of all materials.

• There may be some out-of-town work that could be required on a job-to-job basis during the season.

• Working out of Toppenish and Yakima locations.

• Promptly communicate with supervisors on flaws in material.
• Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned to meet business needs.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications:

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

• Will need to join the union Teamsters Local 760

Minimum Qualifications:

• Safety minded professional who demonstrates good performance, attendance and punctuality.
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam and pre-employment controlled substance testing. 
• Demonstrates the ability to work overtime and weekends/holidays as needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to conform to and maintain OSHA, MSHA, DOT and all other company or state rules and regulations.
• Must have current US Authorization to work or ability to obtain without company assistance prior to start date.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license, CDL Class A with tanker and double/triple endorsements required. 

• Must have good depth perception and coordination to operate machine controls.

• Must pass pre-employment agility test and substance testing.

• Ability to operate multiple types of truck and trailer combinations highly preferred.

Work Requirements

• Safety minded professional who demonstrates good performance and attendance.

• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, without direct supervision.

• Demonstrates a willingness to work overtime and weekends/holidays.

• Demonstrates ability to work and communicate well with Supervisors, Truck Drivers, Heavy Equipment Operators and other employees.

• Demonstrates the ability to conform to and maintain OSHA, MSHA, DOT and all other company or state rules and regulations.

• Demonstrates the ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.

• Demonstrates the willingness to learn and work a variety of job tasks.

• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Americas Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion

• Highly competitive base pay

• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs

• Group retirement savings program

• Health and wellness programs

About CRH Americas

CRH Americas has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH Americas family. CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

CRH Americas is a great place to grow! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Please complete your online application and profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Thank you for your interest in the CRH Americas family!

Central Pre-Mix Concrete Co. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

 EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.