Heavy Haul Truck Driver

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Texas Materials, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset. We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

Primary responsibilities involve safe and efficient hauling operations, vehicle maintenance, and supporting team members on construction sites.

• Properly follow all company policies and procedures for safe working procedures and environment. Report any problems to your manager.
• Perform daily pre/post trip inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with MSHA guidelines and company policies.
• Obey applicable laws and follow instructions.
• Maintain daily vehicle mileage logs.
• Monitor various gauges during operation of vehicle.
• Load and unload equipment or materials. Depending on materials hauled, may require unloading of contents by hand or shovel.
• Assure product quality to the best of the driver’s ability.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance of equipment; refer major problems to the Foreman.
• Keep truck in a clean and orderly condition.
• Ensure a safe work environment for yourself and co-workers. When working with co-workers, maintain eye contact when backing, communicating using hand signals or other movements.
• Follow all OSHA / MSHA regulations for safe working procedures.
• Follow directions of manager regarding daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or jobsite.
• Assist in training less‑experienced employees on proper operations, servicing, and fueling of equipment.
• Perform general labor duties when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Previous related experience in construction field is preferred.

• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must pass a pre-employment "Fit for Work" physical.
• Must be able to provide valid documentation for the I-9 immigration document.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to work at the designated start time.
• Must be able to work overtime when required.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA.
• Must maintain valid driver's license that meets state requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age due to nature of working environment.

• Job requires climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, frequent lifting of extensions chutes, stretching, sitting/driving, shifting gears, and covering/uncovering load when applicable.
• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.
• May require sitting for extended periods of time.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to focus.
• Must be able to lift hood of truck unassisted; up to 50 lbs. on an ongoing basis.
• Able to climb in and out of truck 3-4 steps (elevated 4+ feet into cab). Could be in and out of truck 20-30 times per day.

• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• While performing duties, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is…