Guardrail Installer Driver

Acme Barricades•Ocala, FL

just now•Onsite

About The Position

This Highway Guardrail Installer position requires performing a variety of tasks related to highway maintenance and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, company policies and procedures and safety guidelines. This position requires a valid driver's license. The role involves reading plans, laying out guardrails, handling and installing materials, operating a Post Pounder/Driver Truck, driving long distances to deliver materials, loading/unloading cargo, maintaining paperwork, refueling/cleaning vehicles, inspecting trucks, reporting incidents and mechanical problems, following traffic laws and accident procedures, and planning routes using GPS.

Requirements

Must possess a current and valid driver's license
Will require passing MVR and controlled substance test
May require background and criminal record check
Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations
Repeated physical effort including driving for several hours per day or several hours at a time
Standing and walking for extended periods of time (more than several hours)
Loading and unloading equipment into and out of company vehicles
Walking on varying ground surfaces
Frequently lifting a minimum of 50 pounds
Working from elevated platforms, ladders or truck beds
Operating hand/power tools
Manual dexterity to operate keyboards and smart phones
Physical agility to use arms, legs and hands repetitively
Working outdoors
Working safely under adverse environmental and weather conditions which include high speed traffic areas, heavy construction equipment, fuel fumes and construction substances
Comfortable around vehicles moving through work zones and maintaining constant awareness of surroundings on construction site including placement of machinery and equipment, other employees and construction activities
Vision adequate to see moving vehicles, read highway construction MOT signs, read instructions, manuals, reports, and construction plans
Hearing adequate to hear approaching vehicles, audible commands at a distance from supervisors, conversations in person, and over the telephone
Communicating clearly - both written and verbally
Ability to complete daily paperwork as required by supervisor
Working a flexible schedule which can include day or night shifts, weekends and/or holidays
Adjusting to a changing work schedule
Working overtime
Working individually and as a team with other employees
Must maintain company standards post-employment for background checks, criminal record, driving record and controlled substance/drug testing
Proven work experience as a truck driver with extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly

Nice To Haves

3-5 years guardrail installation
Hands on experience with electronic equipment and software (GPS, AVL units, CB etc.)
Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions, etc.)

Responsibilities

Reading of plans and schematics
Layout of Highway Guardrail
Handling and installing all of the materials for guardrail installation
Loading and unloading materials on a flat-bed truck and/or trailer by hand, digging holes, using power tools, etc.
Operation of Post Pounder/Driver Truck
Drive long distances to deliver materials to jobsites in a timely manner
Load, unload and record cargo deliveries
Maintain paperwork
Refuel and clean vehicle
Inspect trucks and record issues
Report road incidents to the dispatcher and report mechanical problems to maintenance personnel
Follow traffic laws and follow accident procedures
Plan routes using GPS system
Perform all other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive pay and growth
Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
Vacation and PTO (paid time off)
401(k) plan + Company match
Performance bonus
Overtime

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