Off Road Truck Driver

Calista Brice•Houston, TX

21d

About The Position

As the Off-Road Truck Driver, you are responsible to operate heavy equipment such as an articulating rock truck, water truck, and FOG/Mechanics truck, and other heavy equipment with dump body to transport and dump materials safely and efficiently at the project site. The Off-Road Truck Driver will move dirt/earth to specified locations using assigned off-road truck and/or other equipment necessary for the project. Commitment to workplace safety is a must.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 3 years of aggregate materials hauling experience required.
Ability to pass drug and background screening.
All around knowledge of materials, terms, and practices in construction field.
Knowledge of heavy equipment utilized to perform functions in a safe and efficient manner.
Knowledge of safe and responsible operation of tools and equipment.
Knowledge of basic vehicle and equipment inspection procedures, maintenance, and repairs.
Skill in inspecting equipment for safety and maintenance purposes.
Math skills to include adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measurement, including common fractions, whole numbers, and decimals.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Able to follow instructions, respond to directions, and be accountable for own actions.
Ability to observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to work in a team environment, take direction from supervisor(s), high degree of attention to details, follow work rules, and adhere to work schedule.
Ability to prioritize as directed and meet deadlines.
Ability to work under pressure.
Strong self-motivation and work ethic; ability to work without direct supervision.

Nice To Haves

Mining truck operator experience preferred.
End-dump and articulating truck experience preferred.
Valid Class B driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform daily end dump truck operations including operating/driving the dump.
Secure loads correctly and within load limits to safely transport with miscellaneous trailers.
Required to keep accurate truck count of loads hauled and dumped and report loads to site engineer daily.
Perform truck and equipment inspections and preventative maintenance as required to ensure safe and continual service of equipment.
Perform greasing on specific high wear parts through the course of the day, depending on the truck usage.
Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Communicate well over the phone and/or radio.
Follow and comply with all site equipment signs and traffic regulations laid out by project management.
Comply with all safety requirements and participate in safety meetings.
Stay focused and complete tasks, safely and efficiently with minimal supervision.
Ensure company equipment is stored in a safe manner.
Coordinate machine actions with crew members using hand or audio signals.
Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive wages and bonus programs – We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers. We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.
Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
Dental and Vision Insurance.
FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D & LTD.
Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, Short-Term Disability, and Whole Life Insurance.
Ten (10) paid holidays. When regularly scheduled to work that day.
401k match at 50% up to 6% of your contribution.
Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook.