Overview

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

SUMMARY

Paragon, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation, is currently seeking qualified CDL Truck Drivers for a residential lead-contaminated soil removal project located in St. Francois County, Missouri. Site work is anticipated to occur annually from April to September until the project is completed. The remediation project involves excavating contaminated soil from residential properties, hauling the material to a local repository, and backfilling the excavations with clean material.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position, and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain valid Missouri Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) throughout employment in this position
• Operate haul trucks (single axle or tandem) in a safe and efficient way in compliance with all applicable Federal, state, and local legislation and in compliance with workplace policies and procedures
• Conduct DOT compliant Pre/Post Inspections
• Inspects vehicle for proper and safe operating conditions before and after each trip
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks
• Ensure safety and compliance of loads
• Practice and maintain workplace safety to the highest standard
• Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored
• Obtain proper authorization for all deliveries/pick-ups
• Maintain DOT driver's log and other required transport documentation
• Work with tractor/trailer components, including bending and cranking landing gear as well as climbing in and out of cabs and sitting for extended periods of time
• Safely deliver finished loads to assigned destinations
• Clean equipment as scheduled and as required
• Work in a team environment
• Support on site remediation work as directed

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. 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.
• Required (Minimum) Qualifications
  • Must have and maintain a valid Missouri Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
  • Must have completed 40 HOUR HAZWOPER and current 8 HOUR refresher.
  • Must have completed OSHA 10 Construction Outreach training.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Five (5) years of commercial truck driving experience in single axle and/or tandem axle trucks.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
  • Knowledge of dump truck and equipment safety
  • Knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage
  • Knowledge of all OSHA workplace safety requirements and procedures
  • Knowledge of all DOT compliance regulations as a DOT driver
• Preferred
  • Six (6) or more years of commercial dump truck experience.
  • Experience working on complex environmental investigation and remediation sites.
  • Experience working on projects under contract with the Federal Government.
  • First Aid/CPR trained.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Maintain valid DOT med card and DOT Physical. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
• Job is performed outdoors with almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, bio hazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

• As a condition of employment, personnel will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, be prepared to fill out DOT qualification paperwork, as well as have acceptable reference and background check that meet the requirements of the contract. Must have reliable transportation to/from work.
• Shareholder Preference. BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.
• Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
• We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.