Aggregate Driver (Materials)

Job Summary

The Aggregate Driver will be responsible for safely driving a multi-axle double-trailer truck for transporting aggregate and asphalt.

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

$28.86/hour

Responsibilities

• Operates an over-length Class A tractor and 2 trailer combination vehicles safely, obeying all traffic laws
• Performs a pre-trip and post-trip inspection, recording all deficiencies on a DVIR and communicate with maintenance department as necessary
• Records all necessary daily trip/loads as directed
• Communicates with dispatch daily for all loads regarding times, material and locations as required
• Makes necessary adjustments to equipment and material being hauled (e.g. secure tarp and tailgate)
• Cleans off rails and tailgate of debris
• Regular washing of vehicle to include all exterior parts of the tractor and bed
• Maintain the inside of vehicle clean, neat and free of garbage
• Works in a safe manner at all times following all DOT, OSHA, MSHA and CPC safety guidelines
• Report all incidents/injuries to management as soon as they occur
• Attend safety meetings as scheduled by management
• May be required to perform other related duties

Education

High school diploma/GED

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Class A driver’s license with a clean driving record and doubles endorsement
• Current DOT Medical Certificate
• Experience driving a tractor and 2 trailer combination commercial vehicle
• Use radio to communicate with company personnel
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English
• Physical requirements: climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting (up to 75 lbs.), stretching, driving/sitting and shifting gears
• Demonstrated commitment to safety
• Steel-toed boots are required; ANSI approved PPE will be provided and must be used when required
• Able to work in wet and/or dry conditions and extreme heat and cold
• Subject to random drug and alcohol screens as required by Company and DOT regulations
• Work varying shifts with varying start and stop times and availability at nights and on weekends when needed
• Experience hauling aggregate materials preferred

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.