Aggregate Driver (Materials)

Company: Calportland
Location: Santa Maria
Posted on: January 7, 2021

Job Description:

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

• Operates an over-length Class A tractor and 2 trailer combination vehicle--safely, obeying all traffic laws
• Operates conveyor controls
• 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 trailer
• Keeps 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 dutiesEducation
  High school diploma/GEDRequirements/Qualifications
  
  • Valid Class A driver's license with a clean driving record and doubles endorsement
  • Clean driving record
  • 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 on weekends when needed
  • Experience hauling aggregate materials preferredCompensation
    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, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program.-- The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.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.
    
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