Truck Driver - CDL

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Overview

The Truck Driver CDL must pick up, transport and deliver all jobsite products, materials and correspondence via flatbed or semi-truck.  Must maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License. Will inspect vehicles and equipment to diagnose malfunction or determine road worthiness or job worthiness. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and also learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

• Load, unload (or assist loading and unloading) and deliver transported materials
• Confirm receipts of received items and make record of delivered items
• Assist with any other general clerical or laborer duties as assigned
• Keep acceptable driver record per company standard
• Understand and comply with DOT rules and regulations  
• Clean and maintain all vehicles, equipment and tools
• Assist other craft workers as needed

Qualifications

Physical:  While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Move throughout active construction and project site environments, including areas with uneven terrain, mud, gravel, sand, and other varying surface conditions.
• Position themselves to inspect work, access materials, equipment, structures, and work areas at ground level, overhead, and in restricted-access locations.
• Ascend and descend stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated work surfaces while maintaining safety requirements.
• Frequently handle, operate, and use hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned job duties.
• Frequently move, transport, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or mechanical devices where available.
• Frequently communicate and exchange information with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others in field and office settings.
• Understand information presented through written, electronic, verbal, visual, and environmental sources to support safe and effective job performance.
• Work in a variety of environments, including outdoor settings exposed to heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, dust, and other weather or site-related conditions.
• Work in confined spaces, restricted access areas, or elevated locations when required by project needs and in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
• Perform work activities ranging from sedentary to heavy physical exertion depending on project assignment and operational needs.

 Mental:  While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
• Read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Perform mathematical calculations and apply measurement, estimation, and problem solving skills necessary to complete assigned work.
• Maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail while working in environments with multiple activities, distractions, and changing priorities.
• Make timely decisions using sound judgment related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.
• Observe, evaluate, retain, and apply information necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.
• Adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.