Truck Driver - Construction

Granite Construction • Sparks, NV

29d

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General Summary Drives truck with capacity of more than 3 tons, to transport materials to and from specified destinations. Essential Job Accountabilities Drives truck to destination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and area roads. Prepares receipts for load picked up. Collects payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges. May maintain truck log, according to state and federal regulations. May maintain telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions. May load and unload truck. May inspect truck equipment and supplies, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water. May perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs. May position blocks and tie rope around items to secure cargo during transit.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience
• License required.
• 1 to 3 yrs. experience
• Workers should be able to: Read and interpret road maps
• Practice good safety habits
• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings
• Follow instructions and meet set standards for hauling and scheduling
• Judge distances and weights accurately
• Make decisions based on verifiable standards.
• Physically, workers must be able to: Stoop, bend, and crouch
• Use hands, arms, and legs fully
• See well (either naturally or with correction)
• Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Drives truck to destination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and area roads.
• Prepares receipts for load picked up.
• Collects payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
• May maintain truck log, according to state and federal regulations.
• May maintain telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
• May load and unload truck.
• May inspect truck equipment and supplies, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
• May perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs.
• May position blocks and tie rope around items to secure cargo during transit.

What This Job Offers

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