Cement Bulk Powder Driver (Cement)

CalPortland • Victorville, CA

454d

About The Position

The Cement Bulk Powder Driver is responsible for safely operating a multi-axle double trailered truck to transport bulk cement powder from cement plants to batch plants. This role also includes operating an aggregate haul truck and/or mixer truck as needed, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and effective communication with dispatch and maintenance teams.

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Drivers License with doubles endorsement and a clean driving record.
• Experience driving a tractor and 2 trailer combination commercial vehicle.
• Experience operating pneumatic controls.
• Current DOT medical certificate.
• Ability to work varying shifts with varying start and stop times and available on weekends when needed.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with others.
• Efficient time management skills.
• Use radio to communicate with company personnel.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
• Physical ability to perform motions such as climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting (up to 75 lbs.), stretching, driving/sitting and shifting gears.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate a multi-axle double trailered truck safely, obeying all traffic laws.
• Make normal operating adjustments to equipment and material being hauled (e.g. secure hatches and hoses).
• Operate pneumatic and conveyor controls.
• Perform a pre and post trip inspection, recording all deficiencies on a DVIR and communicate with maintenance department as necessary.
• Record all necessary daily trip/load logs as directed.
• Communicate with dispatch daily for all loads regarding times, material, and locations as required.
• Communicate in a respectful, clear and timely manner.
• Regularly wash the vehicle to include removal of cement build-up on all exterior parts of tractor and trailer.
• Work in a safe manner following all DOT, OSHA, MSHA and CPC safety guidelines.
• Report all incidents/accidents/injuries to management as soon as they occur.
• Attend safety meetings as scheduled by management.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED