Guardrail Installer Driver

Acme Barricades • McDavid, 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.

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 and 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 and 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees