Water Truck Driver

Requisition
524567
-Posted
- AMAT

- River Bend Materials

- Seasonal

- Operations, Field and Plant Mgmt

- United States

- Oregon

River Bend Materials, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division family, values a culture of growth, development, and internal promotion. We are a dynamic, growth-oriented, national aggregate, asphalt, concrete, and construction family of companies. For over 80 years, we have worked to be the preferred source of quality rock products, concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services. We have been recognized by numerous organizations for our commitment to safety, customer service, and innovation.

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the water truck by traveling to various locations within the Willamette Valley to water the gravel and dirt roads at our plant facilities. This includes the asphalt plant, concrete plant, and wash plant. The ideal candidate will show dedication to creating great customer service (both with internal and external customers), demonstrate the ability to work both independently and part of a team, and have the willingness and drive to learn any task.

By doing so, you’ll play an integral role as we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

$22 - $24/HR, DOE

Primarily 10 hours per day, 5 days per week. Will also be required to work more hours, per DOT regulations, and up to 6 days per week as needed during the busy construction season. This will be a seasonal position for the summer.

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspection of vehicle to ensure safe operational order and report maintenance or repair issues.
• Water roads and plant facilities to control dust.
• May shovel excess materials from around conveyors and other areas generating frequent build-up.
• Perform general clean-up and maintenance as assigned.
• Work with grade and pave crews and place water on grade rock for compaction reasons.
• Monitor various gauges during operation of vehicle. Investigate abnormalities. Complete written report of problems necessary repairs and forward to maintenance personnel. Detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to shop personnel. Perform operator maintenance and minor field repairs.
• Maintain vehicle in a clean and orderly condition, inside and out. Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations.
• Assist other departments in job related tasks.
• Perform other related duties as required or directed whenever necessary.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Must obtain a valid Driver’s License.
• Demonstrates good internal and external customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Safety minded professional who demonstrates good performance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam and pre-employment controlled substance testing.
• Demonstrates the ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to conform to and maintain OSHA, MSHA, DOT and all other company or state rules and regulations.
• Must have current US Authorization to work or ability to obtain without company assistance prior to start date.

• CDL Class B with tank endorsement, or CDL A permit preferred.
• Construction or mining experience a plus.

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 the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

The work…