Company Background

Beatrice Sand & Gravel, a NEBCO Company, mines aggregates near Fairbury, Beatrice and Alexandria, Nebraska. Concrete aggregate, road surface / construction material, and landscaping rock are the main products from our locations.

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NEBCO, Inc.

NEBCO’s story has been one of longevity, diversity and continued growth. NEBCO is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska.

Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about NEBCO, visit .

Job Summary

Drives a Dump truck and pup trailer combination to transport aggregates from rock quarries and gravel pits to various plant locations, and customer jobsites.

Abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Consistent and reliable attendance required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

Performs daily pre and post- trip safety check on equipment and the truck to assure a safe vehicle. Documents any maintenance that may be required per company policy.

Reports equipment issues to supervisor and the shop. Be responsible for maintaining service intervals for power unit. Maintains log sheet and fuel records (and other paperwork) to maintain compliance with government regulations.

Maintains a clean driving record and operate the company vehicle in a safe and courteous manner. Follows all Company policies regarding safety traffic laws, cell phone usage, texting, nonsmoking, etc.

Reports emergency situations immediately to supervisor.

Responsible for paperwork, i.e. be sure all delivery tickets are turned in to plant personnel accurately and in a timely fashion.

Cooperates with dispatch regarding starting times, variable workload and shift ending times.

Performs minor maintenance to the assigned vehicle tire pressure, change fluids and filters, and lubricate grease points.

May be required to hock and undock the trailer from the truck occasionally.

Safely operates truck and trailer combination, including climbing in and out, manipulating tarp mechanism to cover and uncover box on truck and on trailer before and / or after each load, cleaning rear of truck and trailer with a brush after unloading, which may involve walking on uneven ground and negotiating plant areas and climbing over the trailer tongue.

May be required to hook and unhook the trailer from the truck occasionally.

Places truck in position to load at gravel pit or rock quarry. Follows guidelines and instructions by personnel at pit or quarry.

Responsible for tarping and covering boxes on truck and trailer in designated area in safe manner.

Drives truck to designated location or site for unloading, positions truck for unloading, follows direction from plant personnel.

If location is a jobsite, must distinguish between safe and unsafe unloading conditions.

May occasionally perform loader operations.

Other duties as assigned.

Education and / or Experience :

• High School Diploma or GED; and
• 6 months previous commercial truck driving experience; or
• an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

Valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A

Other Skills and Abilities :

• Must meet the Department of Transportation (DOT) physical requirements and carry a physical exam card, which is to be kept current according to DOT guidelines.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule during busy season, including late or irregular hours.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, city directories, road maps, load tickets, SDS sheets and memos.
• Ability to physically operate and maintain truck and trailer combination; including climbing in, out, and around truck.

Benefits Include

• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• PAID Time Off
• On the Job Training

Last updated : 2024-04-05