CDL Asphalt Tack Truck Driver

Rogers Group • Huntsville, AL

70d • $25 - $28

About The Position

Rogers Group Inc. is currently seeking CDL Asphalt Tack Truck Driver/Operator in the Huntsville, AL / North Alabama operations area, Alabama SMA reporting to the Paving Superintendent. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to lead safety and work successfully in a team environment.

Requirements

• An uncompromising focus on safety excellence
• Prior CDL Driving Experience
• A minimum of 1-2 years of asphalt paving experience preferred
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and nights when necessary
• Team player
• Valid Drivers License
• Ability to work outdoors which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt
• Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in road, site or highway construction and paving
• Ability to properly follow all company policies and OSHA / MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment
• Follow directions of Supervisor as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or job
• Perform general labor duties when necessary, and other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Operate Tack Truck as directed by the working foreman and superintendent
• Ability to operate equipment with a high degree of competency, skill, and proficiency and in challenging and unique terrain environments
• Perform servicing and maintenance of equipment as trained and directed by management
• Perform daily pre-and post- inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies
• Checks vehicle to ensure it is safe to operate
• Checks tires, headlights, marker lights, stop lights and turn signals
• Checks engine oil, power steering fluid, coolant level, fan belts and windshield wipers
• Operates vehicle in a safe and professional manner regardless of location, speed limit, and traffic
• Obeys State and Federal trucking laws
• Exhibits 'defensive' driving skills
• Obeys weight limit when loading truck
• Keeps floorboards, stepping areas, and hand holds free of trash, grease, rags or other obstructions that hinder operation
• Keeps inside of bed clean of buildup of materials
• When starting vehicle in motion, always uses lower gears
• Monitors dash gauges (oil, temperature, air, tachometer, speedometer, amperage and pyrometer)
• Monitors conditions to the sides and rear of vehicle by means of the rear-view mirrors and spot mirrors
• Constantly monitors company radio for change of assignment and dispatch
• Submits daily logs that comply with Company, State and Federal Regulations
• Completes and submits a daily truck report
• Inspects vehicle for defects and notifies management of said defects on Driver Daily Report
• Does not drive vehicle with known defect that could cause injury or property damage
• Effective communication skills applicable to position
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA / MSHA / Environmental regulations for safe working procedures and environment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution
• Company provided Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Retirement 401(k) with company contribution and match at one year of service
• Company provided Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Holiday's including Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day
• Paid vacation available after 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service
• Annual performance-based merit increases
• Career growth/advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees