Abilene DOT Water Truck Driver 4259481 10/27/26
About The Position
Lone Star Paving is a paving contractor operating in the Central Texas region, with paving crews, HMA, aggregate, trucking, milling, and quality control. Its operations complete heavy highway and civil projects throughout Texas. The company describes itself as family-oriented and committed to employee safety and health. The DOT Water Truck Driver works with paving, milling, and equipment operations at various job locations to ensure water is delivered, applied, and controlled safely and efficiently. The role supports activities such as dust control, subgrade preparation, compaction, proof rolling, and equipment cooling. The position involves vehicle inspections and maintenance, trip documentation, coordination with jobsite teams, and adherence to company safety procedures. Drivers may work at highway, roadside, construction, mine, and other heavy-equipment locations throughout Texas.
Requirements
- Texas Class A or B CDL with a clean record and Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.
- Must meet DOT employment requirements.
- At least 2 years of experience.
- Ability to safely operate vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Positive, friendly, and professional demeanor.
- Ability to work well with others in group or one-on-one settings.
- Knowledge of vehicle operation and maintenance.
- High school diploma or GED is not required.
Nice To Haves
- Hazmat endorsement preferred.
- Working knowledge of asphalt production and associated equipment, including operations and safety requirements, preferred.
- Familiarity with OSHA and MSHA regulations is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Fill, transport, and offload water at various job locations.
- Work with paving, milling, and equipment operations to support dust control, subgrade preparation, compaction, proof rolling, equipment cooling, and related activities.
- Fill and empty tanks from approved sources, confirming the correct product and water levels and following loading and unloading procedures.
- Check vehicles to ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
- Perform and record daily preventative maintenance and vehicle inspections, including fueling, cleaning, tire and light checks, and checking or adding fluids as needed.
- Perform and log pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
- Complete trip tickets and other paperwork.
- Use a phone and apps to track start and end times and travel.
- Keep the vehicle clean and in accordance with company standards.
- Coordinate with team members to meet project schedules while maintaining safety standards and operating procedures.
- Diagnose equipment issues using problem-solving skills.
- Communicate with other workers on the jobsite.
- Promote and follow company safety policy, encouraging employees, subcontractors, and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
- Work responsibly to avoid injuring oneself or endangering others.
- Promote teamwork and maintain dialogue with employees to exchange information and gather ideas.
- Collaborate with project teams on special initiatives as required.
- Perform other duties as requested and assigned.
- Comply with company drug and alcohol testing requirements and use required personal protective equipment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Competitive hourly pay structure.
- Eligibility for employee benefit programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
