Transport Driver

Granite Construction • Tucson, IL

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transport Driver is responsible for safely operating a variety of vehicles and trailers to transport freight and or equipment to and from various job sites located throughout Arizona. May require travel to other states, including but not limited to New Mexico and Texas.

Requirements

• Must have valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Doubles/Triples and Tanker endorsement; Hazmat endorsement preferred.
• 3-5 years of tractor-trailer driving experience, required.
• Ability to safely operate vehicles/equipment through all types of environments, including off road and job sites.
• Ability to work, day, swing, and night shifts (occasionally extended hours).
• Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work in safety sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Physical dexterity, stamina, and excellent hand-eye coordination with ability to: grasp, assemble, and lift objects, stand, sit, and walk for extended periods over uneven surfaces, squat, bend, climb ladders onto equipment or other objects, and potentially lie down.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling of heavy items weighing up to 50 lbs. or more.
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct daily.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience, preferred.
• Experience operating heavy equipment, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a tractor trailer combination including doubles and triples.
• Ensure all loads secured, safely load and unload freight and/or equipment at designated location.
• Perform pre- and post-inspections on truck, pursuant to DOT regulations, company guidelines and manufacture’s specifications.
• Maintain truck(s) and equipment according to the standards set in place by the company and manufacturer’s specifications.
• Comply with all DOT, state, and local truck and highway laws, rules, and regulations.
• Safely operate all equipment in compliance with all legal weight and load size limits.
• Accurately complete required documentation.
• Assist crews with other tasks as required when not transporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED