Aggregate Driver (Materials)

CalPortland • Santa Maria, CA

38d • $32

About The Position

The Aggregate Driver will be responsible for safely driving a multi-axle double-trailer truck for transporting aggregate and asphalt materials. At CalPortland, we're proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That's why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Requirements

• Valid Class A driver's license with a clean driving record and doubles endorsement
• Current DOT Medical Certificate
• Experience driving a tractor and 2 trailer combination commercial vehicle
• Use radio to communicate with company personnel
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English
• Physical requirements: climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting up to 75 lbs., stretching, driving/sitting and shifting gears
• Demonstrated commitment to safety
• Steel-toed boots are required; ANSI approved PPE will be provided and must be used when required
• Able to work in wet and/or dry conditions and extreme heat and cold
• Subject to random drug and alcohol screens as required by Company and DOT regulations
• Work varying shifts with varying start and stop times and availability on weekends when needed
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
• Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience hauling aggregate materials preferred

Responsibilities

• Operates Class A tractor and 2 trailer combination vehicle safely, obeying all traffic laws
• Operates conveyor controls
• Performs a pre-trip and post-trip inspection, recording all deficiencies on a DVIR and communicate with maintenance department as necessary
• Records all necessary daily trip/load as directed
• Communicates with dispatch daily for all loads regarding times, material and locations as required
• Makes necessary adjustments to equipment and material being hauled (e.g. secure tarp and tailgate)
• Cleans off rails and tailgate of debris
• Regular washing of vehicle to include all exterior parts of the tractor and trailers
• Keep the inside of vehicle clean, neat, and free of garbage
• Works in a safe manner at all times following all DOT, OSHA, MSHA and CPC safety guidelines
• Report all incidents/injuries to management as soon as they occur
• Attend safety meetings as scheduled by management
• May be required to perform other related duties

Benefits

• All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans.
• Other benefits include life insurance, employee assistance program, and retirement program.
• The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees