CDL Tri-Axle Dump Truck Driver

Northeast Paving CDL Tri-Axle Dump Truck Driver Western Area of MA 01360 Position Type: Full Time 40 Pay Type: Hourly Seasonal Work: Yes

General Description: A Tri-Axle Dump Truck Driver is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that for the majority of the time is responsible for the safe operation of a CMV Dump Truck to transport materials to/from identified pick-up and drop off locations.

Key Duties:

• Hold valid Class B "CDL" license and personal driving record within company MVR policy.
• Required to obtain and hold approved medical examiners certificate FMCSR part 391.41 for duration of employment and in accordance with Class AB" CDL License requirements.
• Safe and Efficient operation of CMV Dump Truck including operation on public and private roadways.
• Familiarity with applicable FMCSA and USDOT safety and operation regulations.
• Visually assess material in dump and where applicable secure/reposition/adjust contents to ensure secured load for safe transport.
• Ability to visually and physically inspect the mechanical safety and operational components for operating defects including completion of Pre/Post trip Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
• During Operation visually interpret vehicle indicators for fluid levels including oil, water, and fuel.
• Perform pre-shift safety checks of fluid levels on oil, water, fuel, and inspections for leaks and damage to vehicle before operation.
• Responsible for notifying supervisor if vehicle needs to be repaired.
• Communicates verbally with Dispatch and/or Supervisor on frequent basis.
• Interpret and Follow Dispatched Routing/Maps for pick up and/or delivery of materials.
• Responsible for notifying supervisor immediately if vehicle is in need of repairs.
• Able to work day or night shifts as required.
• Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts.

General Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and physical demands.

Education and Experience: This position typically is not an entry-level job as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Roll-off Driver. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred. A minimum of one year (1) Dump Truck or other CMV Driving experience required.

Physical Demands: The following physical demands are representative of those that must be to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequent sitting and driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle using hands, arms, and legs/feet to safely maneuver and control the vehicle using a steering wheel, turn signal, horn, foot pedals, and other operational controls.
• Periodic standing and walking on typically hard level surfaces to conduct visual assessments of material loads, drop off areas, and general vehicle walk-around inspections.
• Stepping up/down approx. 2 using access steps and three points of contact to access/egress to/from the vehicle cab periodically throughout the day.
• Frequent use of hands to operate tarp control either electric or manual.
• Frequent vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g. moving equipment, backing alarms, or other alarms, instructions/directions from supervisor and/or spotter).
• Infrequent ability to push/pull/lift Turn up to 25 lbs weight including opening of Dump Truck Hood and Open/Close Tail Gate.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Dump Truck Driver encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites or equipment shop such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel, and asphalt.

Safety First: It is important for members of our team to be actively involved in their own safety while being considerate of fellow employees. Assess work environment for possible hazards and makes sure training is adequate to the task. Has proper personal protective equipment and tools uses them appropriately for the given task. Speaks up if seeing an unsafe act, Identifies and turns in near miss reports, Asks for help when needed to perform tasks safely, Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.

About Northeast Paving: Northeast Paving is a full-service paving and construction company operating throughout the northeastern United States. Our teams are capable of handling projects of almost any size and scope from resurfacing a commercial parking area to constructing high-traffic interstates. The work we do includes roadway construction, railway and bridge construction, paving and resurfacing, utility and drainage installation, and more. Our teams successfully deliver hundreds of projects every year-safely, successfully, and to the exact specifications of our clients.

We Support a Drug-Free Workplace and are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We are committed to providing a fair and equal employment opportunity workplace. All hiring and promotional decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status that is protected by federal, state, or local law).