Material Driver

Job Description Summary

The Material Driver is responsible for safe travel to and from the job sites they are sent to. A Material Driver is also responsible for gathering onsite materials, band lumber loads, strapping down loads, and making sure the load they are hauling arrives safely to the job site and is responsible for driving defensively and safely at all times. This position reports to the Equipment and Material Dispatcher and to the Foreman on each job site. The Material Driver must obey all laws. This is a Safety Sensitive position.

A CDL is NOT required for this position.

Job site's in Northern Nevada and Northern California.

Requirements:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Possess the ability to follow instructions as directed by a dispatcher/foreman/superintendent.
• Possess the ability to drive the truck safely to and from job sites as well as on the job sites.
• A CDL is NOT required for this position.
• This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

Physical

• Body Positions - Long periods of driving on and off the road. Long periods of time sitting or standing.
• Body Movements - Ability to walk, stand, sit, climb/balance, stoop, kneel or crawl on uneven ground, reach with hands/arms, lift and carry fifty (50) pounds, use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Body Senses - Ability to see clearly at a distance (clear vision at 20 feet or more), ability to observe an area that can be seen up and/or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point (peripheral vision), ability to judge distance and spatial relationships (depth perception), ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus (ability to adjust focus). Ability to obtain information by listening, talking, seeing.
• Mental - Ability to read and communicate clearly. Ability to be aware of your position and the workers around you and to be aware of possible hazards approaching.

Working Conditions

Primarily outdoor activity during all seasons under wet/humid conditions. Environment also includes frequent work around motor vehicles, moving equipment, vibrating equipment, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, loud noises and working in high and hazardous places.

Essential Functions

The basic function of a truck driver is to load and haul, equipment and materials, balancing and tying down loads, to and from the various job sites in a safe manner. This is a safety sensitive position.

Duties and Tasks

• Follow instructions as directed by dispatcher/foreman/superintendent.
• Operate and drive truck in a safe manner to obtain maximum safety, usefulness, and to extend the lifetime of the equipment.
• Work in a safe, continuous, conscientious manner to produce a quality end product. This is a safety sensitive position.
• Make known to dispatcher/foreman/superintendent of any safety hazards.

Measures of Performance

An employee performance evaluation will be conducted at least once each year. This position will be evaluated on each of the tasks listed above under Duties and Tasks.

Minimum tools required for a truck driver:

• Leather Work Boots
• Concrete Gloves
• Safety Goggles/Glasses
• Hard Hat
• Quality Leather Gloves
• Rain Gear
• 25 Foot or Longer Tape Measure
• 22 oz. Claw Hammer
• Lineman’s Pliers

What We Can Offer You:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401(K) with match & company profit share plan
• Disability & Life Insurance