What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dump Truck Driver I position at The Zemba Companies?
Job Summary:
The Dump Truck Driver I is responsible for operating a Company dump truck while transporting and properly unloading materials to and from various locations to service residential and commercial clients.
Essential Functions:
- Conduct daily pre-shift and post-shift vehicle inspection and report deficiencies to shop immediately.
- Report improper operation, faulty equipment and unusual conditions to the Maintenance Manager utilizing the proper vehicle inspection report paperwork.
- Ensures operational procedures and paperwork are maintained when handling cash or check payments from clients.
- Operate dump truck to and from pre-designated work sites based on daily routing information, following detailed directives on work orders.
- Maintain telephone or radio contact with dispatch to receive additional instructions and changes to work locations etc.
- Ability to differentiate between grades, sizes and textures of materials.
- Maintains cognitive awareness of immediate surroundings, ensuring that power lines, trees and other obstacles are accounted for as maneuvering and unloading of materials in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ensures the speed and direction of the dump truck, unloading materials in a controlled manner.
- Responsible to safely and thoroughly comply with all hand signals and movements from co-workers, keeping eye contact when backing up and unloading materials.
- Ability to spread (tailgate) both moving forward and backwards.
- Skilled in chain adjustments for spreading and tailgating purposes.
- Maintains truck logs according to state and federal regulations.
- All other duties as assigned.
Competencies or Experience Requirements
- Class B - CDL License with Tanker Endorsement.
- DOT Physical Card
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
Education Requirements
High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
Safety
Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.
Travel
Travel to job sites is required as needed.
Additional Considerations
Zemba Bros Inc. culture and values are part of what makes the company successful and a great place to work. Candidates will be considered in terms of their consistency with culture and values. Zemba Bros Inc. is a rapidly growing company; flexibility is essential as we grow and develop. The successful candidate must be comfortable in a fast paced work environment with many crucial deadlines.
Benefits
Zemba Brothers Inc. benefit package includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance and retirement savings plan upon completion of length of employment requirements.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All team members may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Salary : $24 - $30