Job Description

Heavy Haul Truck Driver

We are seeking a reliable and skilled Heavy Haul Truck Driver to join our team. Wiregrass Construction is committed to taking care of our employees and offers excellent compensation and low-cost benefits. If you're interested in joining an established and growing company with opportunities for career advancement, we encourage you to apply and grow with us!

The Heavy Haul Truck Driver is a key member of our team responsible for the safe transportation of materials to work sites while adhering to safety and environmental regulations. This role involves loading and unloading trucks, performing routine maintenance checks, and promptly reporting any incidents to the supervisor.

What You Will Do:

• Hauling Materials: Safely transport materials on heavy-duty trucks to designated work sites.
• Loading and Unloading: Efficiently load and unload trucks while ensuring cargo is properly secured.
• Vehicle Monitoring: Monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure the truck is operating correctly.
• Reporting: Report any delays, accidents, or traffic-related incidents to the supervisor.
• Compliance: Adhere to traffic laws and established transportation procedures.
• Navigation: Read maps and follow written or verbal geographic directions as necessary.
• Maintenance Checks: Perform daily maintenance checks on the truck to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Equipment Storage: Properly store all tools at the end of each shift.
• Safety Awareness: Notify the department lead immediately of any potential safety or equipment issues.
• Procedures: Follow established processes and procedures diligently.
• Safety Gear: Wear appropriate clothing, shoes, and personal protective equipment.
• Perform any other tasks or assignments as required.

What You Will Need:

• Quick learner with the ability to absorb new information.
• Team player who can establish collaborative relationships.
• Keen eye for detail, capable of detecting errors and non-compliance.
• Effective planner and organizer who can manage time efficiently.
• Adaptability to changing priorities without compromising performance.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Active listening and comprehension skills.
• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
• Reliability, responsibility, and dependability.
• Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations.

Physical Demands:

• Lifting and carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 100 lbs (approximately 50% of the time).
• Standing, walking, and climbing (approximately 50% of the time).
• Occasional sitting for extended periods (approximately 50% of the time).
• Frequent reaching, handling, and feeling (approximately 70% of the time).
• Frequent use of finger dexterity (approximately 70% of the time).

Working Conditions:

• Moderate to high noise level.
• Work environment is not always environmentally controlled and may be exposed to extreme heat and cold.

Education:

• Ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Ideal candidate should have a minimum of one year of experience as a heavy-duty truck driver and a safe driving record in line with Company MVR policy guidelines.

Other Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to see details at a distance and up close.
• Quick response to signals when they appear, using hands, fingers, or feet.
• Timing of movements in anticipation of changes in the speed and direction of moving objects.

Why You Should Work For Wiregrass Construction:

At Wiregrass Construction, we know our employees are our success, and we provide opportunities that allow them to grow and build meaningful careers. We build an environment where every voice is heard and work as one to build strong relationships that go beyond roads.

In addition, we offer a wide variety of benefits to support our employees' well-being, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness programs

EEO: Wiregrass Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not discriminate based on creed/national origin/religion/color/sex/age/wage and status as individual with a disability or protected veteran.

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