CDL Truck Driver

Position Type: Full Time (40+)

Pay Type: Hourly

Seasonal Work: Yes

Sunmount Paving Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & VisionInsurance
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Policy
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Paid Personal Time Off (vacation & sick)
• (8) Paid Observed Holidays
• 401(k) Plan w/employer match
• Continuing Education and Training Opportunities
• Company Stock Purchasing Opportunity w/Bonus Shares
• Company paid Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Company Child/Grandchild Scholarship Opportunities

General Description. A Dump Truck Driver is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that performs on construction projects any combination of the duties described below.

Key Duties.

• Valid Class "A" CDL with a driving record within MVR policy guidelines

• Familiarity with DOT regulations

• Drives dump truck to transport materials to/from construction projects

• Knowledge with chaining and binding of equipment being transported. (DOT)

• Perform daily safety checks of fluid levels on oil, water, fuel and inspections for leaks and damage to vehicle before operation

• Responsible for daily maintenance of vehicle to remain in proper and safe working order

• Responsible for notifying supervisor if vehicle needs to be repaired

• Ability to operate and load equipment efficiently

• Drive tri-axel truck and trailer

• Demonstrates safety 1st

• Identifies and turns in near miss reports

• Speaks up when sees unsafe act

• Driver/Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.

• Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts

Qualification Requirements

General. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key 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 Experience.

• This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as aDump Truck Driver.

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.

• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.

• Three (3) to five (5) years of dump truck or related experience is required for this position.

Physical Demands.

• The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Dump TruckDriver to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.

• Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.

• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.

• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.

• The Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.

Work Environment.

• The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Dump Truck Driver encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.

• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.

• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites or equipment shop such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and asphalt.

Demonstrates Safety 1st. It is important for members of our team to be actively involved in their own safety, while being considerate of fellow employees.

• Assess work environment for possible hazards and makes sure training is adequate to the task.
• Has proper personal protective equipment and tools, uses them appropriately for the given task.
• Speaks up if seeing an unsafe act
• Identifies and turns in near miss reports
• Asks for help, when needed, to perform tasks safely.
• Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.

Sunmount Paving is a leading asphalt pavement manufacturer and paving contractor in North Central Texas and throughout the Southwest. We're proud of our involvement in many of the public and private construction projects that have shaped the footprint of our state. Each year, our teams successfully complete hundreds of contracts for projects including public roadways and interstates, commercial parking areas, airports, and racetracks. No matter how large the scope of work or how high-profile the project, Sunmount Paving does the job safely, efficiently, and using quality materials produced in-house at one of our state-of-the-art asphalt plants.

We support a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.