Truck Driver – HK Idaho Falls

Truck Driver

Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States

Job

HK Contractors, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division;
Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready‑mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of transfer trucks and/or dump trucks (with and without pups (trailers) and tarping systems). Drivers will deliver all types of aggregates, including asphalt, and other materials to residential and commercial locations. The role requires customer‑centric service, a strong understanding of CRH safety policies, and the ability to keep employees, customers, and the traveling public safe at all times.

While customer delivery is a priority, the driver will also support internal needs such as asphalt paving.

• Demonstrate thorough operational knowledge and skills of end dumps and/or belly dumps (with and without pups) and related equipment.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate time and material records.
• Follow verbal and written instruction.
• Understand different types and sizes of aggregates.
• Methodically maneuver and back with pup trailer.
• Communicate effectively on the radio system.
• Connect and disconnect pup trailer.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, License, Registrations

• Possess a valid state commercial driver’s license (CDL) Class A with double/triple and air brake endorsements.
• Possess a valid Medical Card as per DOT standard.

Work Requirements

• One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Incident‑free driving record preferred.
• May be subject to drug, alcohol, and physical agility testing.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to communicate using two‑way radio.
• Basic math.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Key Competencies

• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs.
• Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing – Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism – Approaches others tactfully; reacts well under pressure; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; deals with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation – Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance.
• Common sense – Applies written or oral instructions with detail and unsubtle execution.

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 the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required are close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

The work environment is occasionally wet and/or humid; involves moving mechanical parts, external weather conditions, and…