Truck Driver - Flatbed at Capitol Concrete Products

Capitol Concrete Products Inc., a proud supplier of masonry and hardscape products and accessories is looking to fill the position of Class A Truck Driver – Flatbed. This is a full-time non-exempt union position with a starting wage of $24. Generally, the schedule will be Monday – Friday. This position will drive a tractor-transport trailer to deliver raw materials over the road to and from specific sites and designated destinations. Benefits are through the union along with a 401k plan.

See the job description for more details.

Job Requirements

• Combination of education, training, and experience to perform the duties as required.
• Knowledge or experience with driving a semi-tractor, trailer, and forklift. Additionally, knowledge about concrete block, masonry products, hardscape products, and other building materials with the ability to work safely or the ability to be trained.
• Must have physical strength to perform required duties of the position. (Handles and moves objects and equipment with the potential weight up to 100 pounds).
• Ability to concentrate on tasks and projects.
• Ability to understand and communicate with management and co-workers in order to carry out the duties and tasks assigned. (Communication Proficiency)
• Ability to take orders, instructions, and guidance from supervisors.
• Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records (Part 391.11(b)(2))
• Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A license with appropriate endorsements.
• Maintains a satisfactory driving record in accordance with Federal and State Motor Carrier regulations and company policy.
• Ability to expedite communication to supervisors and/or appropriate personnel needed for mechanical repairs or addressing other issues of concern.
• Teamwork with ability to operate on own initiative.
• Highly disciplined to follow through with assignments and tasks.
• Must be able to pass federal DOT drug / alcohol screening and physical as well as random drug screenings.
• Adheres to safety requirements and procedures and wearing of required safety equipment and clothing.
• Operate Company Vehicles and equipment i.e. semi-tractor, forklift etc.
• Ensures that property, safety, and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Occasionally walk / carry objects on varying terrain – paved, unpaved, dirt, rough terrain, etc.
• Requires balance and equilibrium when climbing ladder and on / off equipment as well as moving through the production facility, yard, and job sites.
• Continuously work in various weather conditions – hot, cold, wet, dry, humid, wind etc.
• Performs materials transportation, handling, and storage.
• Maintains accurate and timely paperwork load tickets, return tickets, logbook, fuel receipts etc.
• Other duties as required may include performing other duties associated with other job descriptions within the company.

Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• This position is a full-time position that may require long hours and weekend work or after-hours duty. Work schedule may vary based on supply and demand.
• This position is required to perform work under adverse weather conditions such as heat, cold, and outdoor conditions which may include rain, snow, wind, heat and/or cold.
• Perform various tasks, activities, duties or responsibilities required of this employee for this job.
• At start of shift, perform a pre-shift inspection of equipment i.e. tractor, trailer, forklift etc. to ensure it is safe to operate.
• Drives truck and trailer equipped to pick up and then deliver masonry, hardscape, and other building materials to specific sites by performing the following duties.
• Reports repair needs identified during pre-trip and post-trip inspections to management.
• Assists yard operations by helping in loading of materials and operating equipment.
• Obtain required repairs; ensuring truck is safe to operate in accordance with DOT regulations and company policy.
• Cross check and confirm all materials loaded match the ticket for delivery.
• Display professional and courteous attitude with customers, vendors, and coworkers at all times.
• Product knowledge to assist and inform customers.
• Adequately secures load prior to leaving loading area.
• Delivers load by identifying destinations; establishing route; operating the truck; maintaining schedule.
• Transportation of the load to its required destination in a safe and timely manner by driving in and out of areas with heavy pedestrian traffic, various obstacles, and road driving conditions.
• Move levers to lower and tilt forks driving forklift into position to pick up pallets and other materials.
• Move levers and pedals to raise and tilt mast when loaded to placing material into its designated row, onto the bed of a trailer, or in the bed of a truck.
• Operate company equipment as needed, which may include but not limited to, tractor, forklift, and other company vehicles or equipment.
• Delivery of the load and the timely removal of the product from the trailer to the destination site.
• Moves levers, pedals, or controls as needed to complete the delivery of the load.
• Consistently greasing, cleaning, and oiling equipment.
• Monitors truck and other company equipment to ensure appearance, safety and proper maintenance levels.
• Keeps proper records and documents daily activities.
• Cleans truck and trailer after delivery.
• Maintains high level of customer service.

Physical Requirements

• Physical demand requires Moderate level work:
• Exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
• Up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and/or
• A negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Other physical/work conditions may include but not be limited to.
• Must possess a current Medical Card as required by Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations as approved by the Company
• Consistently reaching above shoulders to climb into and out of equipment, strapping down, climbing ladder, loading materials, and various job specific tasks repetitively throughout work period.
• Constantly required to hear sounds, and have clarity of near, far, and peripheral sight with depth perception
• Perform duty in working conditions where sounds and noise levels require hearing protection;
• Perform work in conditions that may also include contaminants, hazardous equipment, hazardous situations
• Perform work that requires pushing, lifting, pulling, or carrying objects; use of abdominal and lower back muscles to provide physical support to operations as needed.
• Perform work in areas where hazardous conditions can exist where employees are to be observant of not being caught in, on, or under machinery and/or equipment. Work areas may include the operation of forklifts maneuvering throughout the work area. Finished materials being lifted overhead and placed on trailers or within designated storage areas.
• Lift heavy objects and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse conditions. (Refer to physical functional analysis for this job classification.)
• Employees are required to wear hard hats, safety glasses and heavy protection steel-toed boots.
• The employee will be required to bend, twist the body, and make repetitive motions.
• Good manual dexterity (hand with arm, two hands and multi-limb coordination)
• Excellent stamina.
• Constantly required to push / pull levers, turn steering wheel and press / release foot pedals while operating company equipment i.e. semi-tractor and forklift
• Occasionally climbs onto trailer to perform other various tasks before safely climbing back down.
• Continuously work in various weather conditions – hot, cold, wet, dry, humid, wind, etc.
• Frequently walk / carry objects on varying terrain – paved, unpaved, dirt, rough terrain, etc.
• Required to sit while operating semi-tractor and forklift.
• Required to be standing and moving while sorting, stacking, and inspecting materials. Constantly getting on and off equipment to interact with employees and customers and load materials as needed.

We do conduct drug and alcohol pre-employment screenings.