Truck Driver

SUMMARY

Drives trucks (26,000 GVW) to transport loose materials such as sand, aggregate, asphalt, concrete, and cement and excavation spoils such as broken pavements, dirt, wood, and miscellaneous debris.  Transports equipment such as rollers, loaders, pavers, and various construction equipment to job sites using equipment trailers. Helps at job site as a laborer when not performing truck driver duties.  Read and understand the contents of the MCE Corporation Employee Handbook and the Health, Safety, and Environmental Program Manual.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Basic Mechanical Knowledge: Understand the mechanical operations of dump trucks, large trucks, Cement mixers, and equipment trailers.

• Daily Equipment Inspection: Conduct daily inspections of truck equipment, including tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, water, and wipers, especially in wet weather conditions. Adjust brakes weekly and perform fuel and equipment checks on any transported machinery. Report any mechanical defects or safety hazards promptly to the Field Supervisor or Mechanic Supervisor.

• Loading and Transportation Expertise: Knowledge of the procedures and requirements for safely loading, transporting construction materials, and dumping debris. Operate and drive dump trucks efficiently to and from job sites.

• Equipment Handling: Safely load and unload equipment, ensuring it is securely fastened to trailers. Drive dump trucks with trailers to and from job sites with caution.

• Laborer Duties: Perform laborer tasks as directed by the Field Supervisor. This may include sweeping, shoveling, raking, or operating small machinery such as a vibratory plate, compactor, air compressor, breaker, or other small equipment.

• Communication: Maintain clear communication with the Field Supervisor via mobile radio to report problems, delays, or relay important information to supervisors or co-workers.

• Daily Log Management: Complete and submit the daily truck log accurately.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Generally, this is a subordinate position directed by a Field Supervisor, but employees may be asked to manage 1 to 2 co-workers of other or like trades.  The employee is then responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and performance of the crew.  The employee then carries out responsibilities in accordance with  MCE Corporation policies and applicable laws.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to climb or balance.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Work is often adjacent to or in vehicular traffic lanes.