CDL Truck Driver - Primoris Heavy Civil - Abilene, TX

Primoris Heavy Civil is currently searching for CDL A Drivers for our Abilene, TX project. Must be able to operate various trucks: concrete mixers, dump trucks, water trucks, etc. which are used to move equipment or other materials. Responsible for safely operating CDL A vehicles to transport heavy equipment and materials to and from highway construction sites. Ensures compliance with DOT regulations, performs routine vehicle inspections, and supports construction crews as needed.

Job Description

Operate water trucks, concrete mixers, and dump trucks which are used to transport paving materials, construction supplies, dirt, water, or garbage to and from various locations. Drive trucks equipped with open beds that allow for the transportation of dirt, rocks, sand, coal, or gravel.

Functional Requirements

• CDL required Class A ,10 speed manual transmission, Tanker Endorsement
• DOT drug screen/physical.
• Driver must be in DOT compliance at all times.
• Must be register DACH
• Move hand and foot levers to control operating equipment.
• Interpret hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed.
• Assemble or disassemble equipment or material on construction projects.
• Manipulate equipment on unleveled working surfaces.
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, water and all fluids and performs pre and post trip inspections.
• Inspects material to ensure it has been loaded correctly and is secure and reviews shipping documents to verify all information is accurate.

Qualification Standards

• Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in specified skill (Commercial Driver Licenses).
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
• New Hire Orientation Quiz
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace.
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.).
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.)

Physical Requirements

• Must comply with company’s drug and alcohol abuse policy.

• Must be able to pass physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, and as required by the company.
• Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.).
• Able to carry 50 lbs. of tool and/or materials. It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs.  Check with your project supervisor or project safety director.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.)

Benefits: 

• Competitive compensation paid weekly
• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
• Legal Assistance Coverage
• Award winning safety programs

Company Overview

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com.

Primoris Heavy Civil, supported by the bonding capacity and resources of Primoris, has expanded into an even larger role within the heavy civil, infrastructure rehabilitation and transportation industries. Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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