Water Truck Driver (CDL) (PHX)

Granite Construction • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Water Truck Driver is responsible for safely operating a water tanker truck to transport water for use throughout job sites, drainage, and structures to control dust by spraying water on roadways or to achieve compaction of construction materials.

Requirements

• Class A or B CDL driver’s license with tanker endorsement, required.
• Knowledge with DOT regulations.
• Ability to navigate uneven and rough terrain safely.
• Ability to recognize hazardous conditions.
• 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.
• Ability to squat, crawl, and work in awkward positions/confined spaces.
• 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 or GED, preferred.
• Experience driving a water truck on roadway construction sites, preferred.
• Experience operating heavy equipment, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Filling the truck with water from approved supply sources.
• May drive truck equipped with sprinkling attachment to settle dust on roadways and streets to saturate flexible base for compaction.
• Distinguish when roads are over-watered, creating unsafe operating conditions.
• Safety operate truck in often unstable ground conditions.
• Perform pre- and post-inspections on truck, pursuant to DOT regulations, company guidelines and manufacture’s specifications.
• Maintain the equipment according to the standards set in place by the company and manufacturer’s specifications.
• Assist crews with other tasks as required when not operating water truck.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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