CDL A Truck Driver - Cement Tanker and Dump Truck

Vulcan Materials Company•Norfolk, VA

21h•$23 - $30

About The Position

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country. When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time. In this dual-capability role, you will be responsible for the safe operation of both cement tankers and dump trucks to support our construction material delivery operations.

Requirements

Experience: 2 years of experience driving Class A commercially licensed vehicles or 3 years of experience driving a cement tanker is preferred.
License & Certification: Must possess a valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License with a Tanker Endorsement and a valid DOT physical.
Driving Record: Must maintain an excellent driving record.
Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with DOT rules for transporting heavy equipment and the ability to understand technical instructions relating to products and vehicles.
Communication: Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
Flexibility: Willingness to work overtime and extended hours in various weather conditions and loud environments.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience operating dump trucks or heavy construction equipment is also a plus.

Responsibilities

Champion Safety: Take an active role in prioritizing safety for yourself and others in accordance with OSHA/MSHA and Vulcan standards.
Operate & Position Vehicles: Position trucks under plants for loading by operators and haul loose materials such as sand, gravel, crushed rock, cement, or fly ash.
Deliver Materials: Safely drive loaded trucks to destinations listed on delivery tickets and follow all verbal or printed instructions.
Perform Inspections: Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections. You will monitor air pressure and hose connections during loading to ensure silos are not overfilled.
Maintain Equipment: Check vehicle fluid levels daily, clean the exterior to prevent build-up, and assist with minor maintenance or tire changes as necessary.
Documentation: Maintain accurate daily reports and mobile equipment documentation as required by DOT and Company regulations.
Communication: Coordinate with Dispatchers and Plant Managers using company-provided electronic devices to receive instructions and relay site information.
Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.