CDL Truck Driver

Lone Star Paving•Tye, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lone Star Paving is a paving contractor operating in Central Texas, with paving crews, HMA, aggregate, trucking, milling, and quality control. The company completes heavy highway and civil projects throughout Texas and emphasizes employee safety and health. The CDL Truck Driver works with the Trucking Manager to schedule transportation of equipment and materials to and from job locations. The role requires a dependable, safety-focused driver who can work independently and is familiar with paving operations in heavy highways. Drivers may work at construction sites, mines, and other heavy equipment operations throughout Texas. The work can involve vigorous activity in varied environments and weather, including heat, humidity, inclement weather, dust, asphalt, grease, oils, and lubricants. Overtime, extended hours, night shifts, and weekends may be required. Personal protective equipment is required, and employees must comply with company drug and alcohol testing requirements. This is a full-time position with a competitive hourly pay structure and eligibility for employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, and disability benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The listed qualifications include a Texas Class A or Class B CDL, a clean driving record, DOT eligibility, a clear FMCSA Clearinghouse record, and at least two years of experience. A high school diploma or GED is not required.

Requirements

Texas Class A or Class B CDL with a clean driving record.
Must meet DOT employment requirements.
Must submit to and have a clear record through the FMCSA Clearinghouse.
At least 2 years of experience.
Organized and detail-oriented.
Positive, friendly, and professional demeanor.
Ability to work well with others in a group or one-on-one setting.
Knowledge of how vehicles operate.
Must comply with company drug and alcohol testing requirements.
Must use required personal protective equipment.
Must be available for overtime, extended hours, night shifts, and weekends as required.
Travel may be required throughout Texas.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with paving operations in heavy highways.
Working knowledge of asphalt production and associated equipment, and understanding of operations and safety requirements.
Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
High school diploma or GED, although not required.

Responsibilities

Transport equipment and/or materials to various job locations.
Check vehicles to ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Perform hands-on labor and assist with concrete crew activities as assigned.
Perform, record, and log daily preventative maintenance and vehicle inspections, including fueling, cleaning, tire and light inspections, and checking and adding fluids as needed.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Complete trip tickets and paperwork.
Use a phone and apps to track start and end times and travel.
Keep the vehicle clean and in accordance with company standards.
Promote, execute, and adhere to the company's safety policy, and encourage employees, subcontractors, and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
Work safely and avoid injuring oneself or endangering others.
Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with employees to exchange information and gather ideas.
Collaborate with project teams on other special initiatives as required.