Haul Truck Driver

Overview

Title of Position: Rock Quarry Haul Truck Driver

Location: Belle Mead, NJ

Pay Range: $26.65 - $28.87 (this is based on previous or relevant quarry/haul truck experience)

Shift: 1st Shift 4:45 am- 5:00 pm

Industry-Leading Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Overtime as needed.

Silvi Materials has been expanding our “A” Team of employees since 1947! Our team has grown to 15+ companies employing over 950 employees at 30+ locations across Southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and North Carolina.  Silvi is large enough to provide the stability you need, but small enough that you can feel your individual contribution to our success.  We value the fresh ideas and perspectives of each new member of our team.

What does Silvi Materials offer you, you may ask?

• Phenomenal Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Prescription, Vacation, Paid Holidays, and so much more!
• Your future in mind: With 401(k) (at select locations) and/or pension options. We want all employees to build a great retirement!
• Growth at Silvi Materials: We offer each employee the opportunity to move into any facet of our complex business. And our tuition reimbursement program is the perfect springboard to help you get there!

So, what does a Silvi Materials Quarry Haul Truck Driver do?

A Haul Truck Driver is responsible for transporting aggregate rock to our crushing equipment. Additionally, we encourage the Haul Truck Drivers to participate in company-paid, continuing education to stay abreast of industry best practices and safety compliance.  To help achieve that goal, we offer on-the-job training, formal coursework for certifications, and tuition reimbursement.

Position Essential Functions Responsibilities

• Safely and adeptly drives haul trucks to transport rock or product from one area to another, into stockpiles and into loaders.
• Able to drive automatic, stick-shift, and various-speed trucks.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections and performs daily maintenance as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment.
• Ability to operate large front-end loaders and other mechanized construction equipment safely and adeptly.
• Load material from a stockpile inside and outside the quarry.
• Must be able to estimate load size for a vehicle and not overload or underload a truck.
• Must do general cleanup around all areas.
• Ability to build up and maintain a stockpile of material.
• Check, service and assist in making minor and emergency adjustments and repairs in the field and in the repair shop.
• Perform labor and landscaping duties.

Qualifications Required:

• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to work 1st shift and as needed. 
• Ability to work at least 2 Saturdays per month. 
• Previous commercial driving experience a strong plus
• CDL A or B is preferred but not required
• Maintain the highest standard of production goals and safety
• Load and discharge aggregate material including rock, sand, and dirt
• Ability to climb up and down, in and out of machines and trucks.
• Ability to withstand bouncing motion for the duration of a work shift in machines.
• Experience operating a front end loader highly preferred. Experience operating similar heavy equipment commercially driving a 10K lb+ vehicle will be considered depending on the machinery. 
• Knowledge of the common reasons for mechanical failure and the steps necessary to correct malfunctioning.
• Knowledge and experience with safety regulations, i.e. OSHA, as they apply to the operation
• Ability to respond with flexibility and efficiency to frequent changes in task focus, competing priorities, and multiple deadlines.

Physical Requirements

In a typical work setting, people in this job:

• Lift 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds on occasion.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, stretch, twist or crawl.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.

Silvi Materials does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.