CDL Trainee for Dump & Tanker Truck Driver

CRH • Apac, MO

4h • Onsite

About The Position

APAC Central Inc., a CRH company, is seeking a CDL Trainee for a Dump & Tanker Truck Driver position. This role involves producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, and asphalt, while also functioning as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm. The company has a long history, serving customers since the early 20th Century. This trainee position is committed to training employees with a CDL Class B license, even if they lack prior driving experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain a CDL B Permit from the local DMV.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Ability to obtain a valid CDL permit.
• Successful completion of DOT physical, drug screening, and criminal background check.
• Possession of a valid DOT medical card.
• Strict adherence to safety standards and company policies.
• Team player willing to assist co-workers and supervisors as needed.
• Demonstrate professionalism and courtesy to colleagues and the public.
• Maintain a current driver’s license meeting state and company requirements (CDL, Class B).
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet company and DOT standards.
• Ability to work up to six days per week, including significant overtime (55-70 hours/week), per DOT ready mix exemption laws.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home as required.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and varying schedules.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by OSHA/MSHA, including face shield, safety shoes, and safety vest.
• Compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and DOT regulations.
• The ability to learn and demonstrate operational skills with mixer trucks and related equipment.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills for records and project documents.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently in diverse conditions.
• Comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Work well independently and as part of a team, maintaining attention to detail.
• Operate heavy, complex equipment with skill and independent judgment.
• Familiarity with securing heavy equipment and oversized loads.
• Professional interaction with customers, including payment collection and issue resolution.
• Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.
• Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs as needed.
• Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.
• Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles with proper documentation in accordance with DOT guidelines.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials and equipment.
• Monitor vehicle gauges during operation and maintain accurate mileage logs.
• Follow all company policies and safety procedures.
• Adhere to applicable laws and dispatch instructions.
• Ensure product quality through proper handling procedures.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance of equipment; escalate major issues to supervisors.
• Keep vehicles clean and organized.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• PTO: Paid time off to rest and recharge
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) savings plan for your future
• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED