Material Hauler

Ernst Enterprises of Georgia•Kennesaw, GA

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About The Position

Ernst Concrete is hiring a full-time Material Hauler to pick up, transport, and deliver materials used to produce ready-mix concrete and other products. The role involves conducting truck inspections, coordinating with terminal personnel, loading and weighing materials, transporting loads to designated plants, submitting bills of lading, unloading materials, and cleaning the tractor and tanker or trailer. The driver must operate safely and comply with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and safety requirements. The position requires flexible hours and shifts, reliability, and punctuality. The employee must be willing and able to work long hours up to the maximum service hours permitted by DOT and state law, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The work includes substantial climbing, lifting, cleaning, and exposure to variable weather, noise, vibration, rough terrain, and potentially construction-related chemicals and dust.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid state-issued Class A Commercial Driver License.
Willingness and ability to undergo pre-employment background, motor vehicle record, physical/DOT, and drug/alcohol checks; ongoing compliance is required.
Proficient English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
Ability to understand and read GPS directions from a company-issued tablet.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to follow company policies and management directives, including personal appearance standards, safety protocols, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Ability to take orders, instructions, and guidance from management and supervisors.
Basic math proficiency, including addition, subtraction, fractions, and percentages.
Ability to maintain a driving record in accordance with Federal and State Motor Carrier regulations and company policy.
Active phone with texting or email capabilities for reliable work-hour communication; use must comply with company policy and applicable regulations and must not interfere with safe vehicle operation.
Proven safe driving record.
No unexplained gaps in employment.
Able and willing to work flexible hours and shifts, remain reliable and punctual, and work long hours up to the applicable DOT and state-law service limits, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to climb in and out of the truck approximately 50 times per day and regularly climb up to 13 feet using truck steps and ladders.
Ability to wash and clean the truck using brushes and a hose while climbing and maneuvering around the vehicle.
Ability to lift 80 pounds, including chutes and other job-related items.
Ability to climb ladders and catwalks that may be 6 to 110 feet above the ground, and to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
Ability to tolerate extreme weather, high noise levels, significant vibrations, varied rough terrain, dust, and other typical industrial conditions, with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

Perform daily Department of Transportation pre-trip and post-trip truck inspections, including checking fluids such as oil and antifreeze.
Consult with the load master at the terminal for loading instructions.
Access the hatch stand or tanker/trailer ladder, open the hatch, and prepare the tanker for loading.
Position the tanker correctly at the scales and receive the load.
Verify that the load weight is within regulations and offload excess material at the terminal if the load is overweight.
Retrieve the bill of lading from the weight master.
Close and secure the tanker hatch after loading.
Safely transport materials to designated plants while observing all laws and regulations.
Submit the bill of lading to the batch man.
Proceed to the plant and unload materials.
Clean the exterior and interior of the tractor and bulk tanker or trailer according to Ernst standards.
Operate the truck safely at loading terminals, on roads during transit, and while unloading at plant locations.
Collaborate with the supervisor on scheduled terminal load-pickup assignments.
Promptly report unsafe conditions, accidents, or incidents to the direct report.
Maintain reliable communication during work hours using an active phone with texting or email capabilities, subject to company policy and applicable regulations.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.