Cement Bulk Powder Driver (Logistics)

Job Summary

The Cement Bulk Powder Driver is responsible for safely driving a multi-axle double trailered truck for transporting bulk cement powder from the cement plants to the batch plants.  This is a nighttime position.

Benefits

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees.  Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.  All regular full-time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans.  Other benefits include life insurance, employee assistance program, and retirement program.  The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

$30.86/hour.

Responsibilities

  • Operate a multi-axle double trailered truck safely, obeying all traffic laws
  • Make normal operating adjustments to equipment and material being hauled (e.g. secure hatches and hoses)
  • Operates pneumatic and conveyor controls
  • Perform a pre and post trip inspection, recording all deficiencies on a DVIR and communicate with maintenance department as necessary
  • Record all necessary daily trip/load logs as directed
  • Communicate with dispatch daily for all loads regarding times, material, and locations as required
  • Communicate in a respectful, clear and timely manner
  • Regular washing of vehicle to include removal of cement build-up on all exterior parts of tractor and trailer
  • Work in a safe manner following all DOT, OSHA, MSHA and CPC safety guidelines
  • Report all incidents/accidents/injuries to management as soon as they occur
  • Attend safety meetings as scheduled by management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Requirements/Qualifications

  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with doubles endorsement and a clean driving record
  • Experience driving a tractor and 2 trailer combination commercial vehicle
  • Experience operating pneumatic controls
  • Current DOT medical certificate
  • Work varying shifts with varying start and stop times and available on weekends when needed
  • Must be able to work cooperatively with others
  • Efficient time management
  • Use radio to communicate with company personnel
  • Must be able to speak, read and write in English
  • Motions: climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting (up to 75 lbs.), stretching, driving/sitting and shifting gears
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety
  • Can be exposed to extremes of hot and cold weather 

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.

 

 

Location: 

Paso Robles, CA, US, 93446

Job Req ID:  12250
Job Type:  Hourly - Full-Time


Nearest Major Market: Bakersfield
Nearest Secondary Market: San Luis Obispo

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