Truck Drivers - Cinderlite Trucking

Granite Construction•Carson City, NV

66d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for Transfer, and 10-wheel drivers at Cinderlite to drive with capacity of more than 3 tons, to transport materials to and from specified destinations. Cinderlite is a leading construction materials, landscape supply, and transportation company in Carson City, Nevada. Cinderlite operates five aggregate yards and one recycling yard in and around Carson City. The company has a robust aggregate transportation business with a well-established fleet of trucks and drivers.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience
Must have a CDL class A
Air brakes
Doubles/triples
Tanker endorsements
1 to 3 yrs. experience in construction hauling preferred.
18 Speed manual transmission
Transfer trucks, end dump trucks, and belly dumps (Transfer driver)
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.
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 DOT driving regulations and area roads.
Maintain accurate trip tickets and load documentation.
Performs daily pre/post trip inspections.
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.