Union Service Truck Driver

Overview

Please note:
This is a unionized position. Applicants must be willing to join and adhere to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.

The Service Truck Driver, as a Class A/B or CDL truck driver, is responsible for delivering temporary or permanent construction materials to job sites, as instructed, always applying safe driving practices. He or she is also responsible for inspecting and maintaining the assigned Service Truck, hauling materials or small equipment to or from the job sites, reporting shortages, and assisting in loading and storing of materials.

The Service Truck Driver operates on heavy construction projects within any combination of the duties described more fully below, performing a wide variety of tasks and transferring from one task to another as the workflow dictates.

• Obtains clear assignments and instructions each morning or the evening prior by the supervisor
• Drives safely to and from each job site as assigned
• Organizes and secures load down to truck bed for delivery to and from job sites, providers, etc.
• Loads and unloads cargo utilizing the truck-mounted crane
• Delivers materials to sites as needed and as instructed.
• Follows all state and federal motor carrier rules and regulation established by the Department of Transportation.
• Prepares DOT required log of time on duty and driving
• Completes daily equipment pre-inspection
• Operates, when required, under Lift Director supervision and works with crews on various types of activities associated with the heavy/civil, roadway and bridge construction industry that includes, but not limited to beam erection, demolition, concrete placement/construction, steel erection, pile driving and/or other construction lifting activities.
• Must be able to maintain compliance responsibilities set forth in the OSHA standard Subpart CC, Cranes and Derricks in Construction (29 CFR –1442).
• Must be able to follow instructions correctly, be able to communicate and respond accordingly to radio commands and/or with the ASME B30.5 Standard Hand Signals for Mobile Crane Operations regarding lift communications and/or lift instructions.
• Inspect machines and equipment daily, perform routine maintenance procedures and minor repairs if required and requested by the fleet manager.
• Perform general labor duties as needed.
• Maintain visual and radio contact with ground operators according to best practices and site safety regulations, and respond to questions and instructions clearly and quickly
• Provide additional support to other crane operators as necessary, including working overtime to complete tasks, operating several types of equipment and training, or monitoring junior operators.
• Must always maintain a current Load Chart and Operations Manual within the Service Truck cab and be able to demonstrate Load Chart proficiency and load chart usage, all in the language of the manufacturer’s instruction manual.
• Must demonstrate proficiency with the set up and operation of the crane’s computer in correct configuration and work within limitations.
• Must be able to participate and perform lifting load planning; and execute the approved Lift Plan accordingly.
• Must be able to inspect and be responsible for correct selection of rated rigging (slings, cables, straps, blocks, hooks, shackles, etc.) and the crane appurtenances prior to lifting operations with assurances that all lifts are within load limits of equipment and correctly rigged.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in handling, pre-start inspections, post-start inspections, maneuvering skills, shut down and securing procedures.
• Must be able to work various shifts in a team environment. Team activities include responsibility and accountability for the day-to-day function of the team as well as with senior management who are involved running the project.
• Must perform daily safety and operational Service Truck Must perform administrative paperwork including the preparation and submittal of daily service truck inspection reports as per internal protocols and industry requirements. Inspections will be performed per documented checklist, determine if any parts are malfunctioning, report any…