Water Truck Driver (CDL A – Tanker Endorsement)
About The Position
Diamond Surface, Inc. is seeking a Water Truck Driver to support concrete grinding operations by ensuring grinding equipment remains consistently supplied with water. This role involves operating a water truck, filling from approved water sources, supplying grinders on active job sites, and assisting slurry tank operations. The ideal candidate will be safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working in a travel-heavy, outdoor construction environment. Diamond Surface, Inc. is a heavy-highway contractor with over 35 years of experience, specializing in concrete grinding, grooving, repair, and sealing. They are recognized as a Best Contractor in Construction and are known for quality, innovation, and professionalism. As a rapidly growing, team-oriented organization and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, they are committed to creating long-term financial benefits for their team and fostering a culture of collaboration.
Requirements
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement
- Ability to safely operate water trucks and related equipment
- Ability to maintain DOT compliance, including E-Logs
- Willingness to travel extensively and work long hours as project demands require
- Strong safety awareness and sound decision-making skills
- Frequent standing and walking on concrete and uneven surfaces for extended periods
- Use of hands/arms to operate machinery and tools.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more as needed for equipment handling.
- Ability to climb, crawl, or work on/around machinery as essential to inspections and repairs.
- Visual abilities including distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
- Ability to remain with equipment for extended periods and work long shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working around concrete grinding equipment or heavy highway construction
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform minor equipment repairs
- Experience with booms or similar equipment
- Prior experience working in highway, heavy civil, or construction environments
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a water truck to supply grinding equipment with water throughout the workday, including driving in and out of traffic closures on highways/interstates.
- Fill the water truck from approved water sources, including fire hydrants or designated fill locations.
- Successfully operate boom to fill grinder water tanks efficiently and safely.
- Follow slurry tankers to designated pits and assist with slurry tanker washouts by connecting hoses as needed.
- Assist with traffic control tasks, including moving traffic barrels when required.
- Support other crew members with general labor duties to keep the job site running efficiently, including assisting on yard days.
- Conduct routine inspections and assist with basic mechanical troubleshooting and minor repairs.
- Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow all company safety policies and procedures.
- Communicate effectively with crew members, supervisors, and equipment operators.
- Follow all company safety policies, DOT regulations, and project-specific requirements.
Benefits
- Health Insurance – Multiple Options
- Dental Insurance – Employer-paid
- Life Insurance – Employer-paid
- Significant weekly overtime
- 401(k) Retirement
- ESOP: Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Home for the holidays
- Company-paid hotel rooms
- Weekly per diem
- Company apparel
- Paid referral program
- Year-end bonuses
- CDL training program available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
