Description
Rogers Group is seeking experienced Dump Truck DRIVERS in the Carolinas.
This position will support crews and projects in the Huntsville area. The successful candidate for this position will have previous experience driving a Dump Truck. They must possess a strong commitment to safety excellence. This individual must be safe, self-motivating, have a clean driving record, must possess appropriate CDL and prior experience.
Wages start at $23hr, starting wage depends on experience and endorsements.
Drives truck equipped with dump body to transport and dump loose materials such as sand, gravel, crushed rock, or bituminous paving materials.
Lead Driver Responsibilities:
Lead in the field by example.
Lead Driver can be contacted by fellow drivers for questions about day-to-day issues at Job Sites or If direct supervisor isn’t available.
Lead Driver can correct anything he or she sees in the field that is deemed unsafe if a direct supervisor is not on site. However, Lead Drivers do not have the authority to discipline employees.
Lead driver is a field trainer for new drivers in day-to-day operations.
Checks vehicle to ensure it is safe to operate.
Checks tires, headlights, marker lights, stop lights, turn signals, air brake system for air leaks and brake shoe wear.
Checks engine oil, power steering fluid, coolant level, fan belts, windshield wipers and pre trip must withstand a random level 1 DOT inspection.
Operates vehicle in a safe and professional manner regardless of location, speed limit, and traffic.
Obeys State and Federal trucking laws.
Exhibits "defensive" driving skills.
Obeys weight limit when loading truck.
Keeps floorboards, stepping areas, and hand holds free of trash, grease, rags or other obstructions that hinder operation.
Operates control for tarping load and strapping tarp.
Tarps all loads regardless of material being hauled.
Operates bed controls for raising/lowering of dump bed.
Operates control for raising and lowering of third axles.
Hooks and adjusts tailgate spreader chains for tailgating material.
Manually cleans (using a scraper and/or shovel) tailgate and apron after unloading.
Keeps inside of bed clean of buildup of materials.
When starting vehicle in motion, always uses lower gears.
When changing gears, always double clutches.
Monitors dash gauges (oil, temperature, air, tachometer, speedometer, amperage, and pyrometer).
Monitors conditions to the sides and rear of vehicle by means of the rear-view mirrors and spot mirrors.
Constantly monitors company radio for change of assignment and dispatch.
Submits daily logs that comply with Company, State and Federal Regulations.
Completes and submits a daily truck report. DVIR
Inspects vehicle for defects and notifies management of said defects on Driver Daily Report. Does not drive vehicle with known defect that could cause injury or property damage.
The Dump Truck Driver position requires an extreme amount of body movement and some manual labor including, but not limited to leg movement, engaging/disengaging clutch, depressing brake pedal and accelerator, and climbing onto bed; wrist and arm movement, changing gears, steering of vehicle and operating of controls; neck movement, moves head back and forth to see out of side mirrors; manual labor, digging materials from bed, and if required, assisting crews with general labor work, i.e. shoveling, etc.
Adheres to all company, client, and project policies, procedures, standards, including but not limited to the safety manual, the employee handbook, and the fleet safety manual.
Answers directly to the Trucking Supervisor.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, bend and twist at waist, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and 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, ability to adjust focus, and the ability to recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing standard red, green, and amber.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The employee is occasionally required to work long hours, (normal work hours average 10 to 12 hours per day; conditions may dictate up to 15 hours to complete the project).
Qualifications
Must maintain a valid CDL License.
Must adhere to company policy to receive a current Medical Examiner's Certificate.
Minimum of 2 years truck driving experience preferred. Experience with trucks equipped with third axle.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to get along with others.
RGI EEO Statement
An Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates without regard to age, race, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
All applications are accepted online at www.rogersgroupinc.com
Requisition Type
Hourly
Job Schedule
Full time
Job Shift
Day