Truck Driver

Hourly Pay Range: $20.00-$25.00

Job Summary: The KEMRON Truck Driver drives a truck to transport materials, merchandise, equipment, or workers between various types of establishments such as manufacturing plants, freight depots, warehouses, wholesale and retail establishments, or between retail establishments and customers' houses or places of business. This driver may also load or unload truck with or without helpers, make minor mechanical repairs, and keep truck in working order. The trucks driven may include articulating dump trucks, water trucks, other heavy trucks, and ability to drive them safely in off-road conditions.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Safely operate, load, travel on and off-road conditions, driving multiple types of trucks of various sizes and weights, performing multiple functions such as dumping, pumps, sprayers etc.
• Determine the most efficient operation of each truck and its capabilities for maximum daily production.
• ssist with the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Control traffic at work sites by flagging to guide traffic through work areas or following flaggers directions, as required or assigned.
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment, referring any issues or need for repairs to supervisor.
• Clean vehicles and equipment as needed or directed.
• Consistently follow KEMRON and OSHA safety policies and procedures, bringing any problems to the attention of the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Director or HR Manager.
• Follow daily procedures, policies, and protocols as set forth in job orientation, training, and onsite tailgate meetings.
• Provide onsite assistance as laborers and/or technicians as requested by supervisor/foreman to expedite project work and work scheduled.
• Assist site personnel in the safe execution of all project work.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Clear 5-year motor vehicle record and meet KEMRON vehicle insurance requirements.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in operating articulating trucks, two (2) of which must be related to environmental construction.
• Considerable knowledge of articulating trucks operating principles on multiple types of equipment.
• Ability to safely and competently operate vehicles and equipment under various working conditions.
• Strong knowledge of methods, materials, and tools used in environmental remediation and construction work.
• Excellent knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy truck and equipment operations.
• Understand the operation and maintenance of various trucks used in remediation construction work.
• Understand and execute safe positioning for loading, driving in reverse, dumping and traveling on slopes and rough terrain. The ability to work safely around multiple pieces of equipment and site personnel.
• Efficiently work from construction specifications or blueprints when necessary.
• Determine the correct vehicle or equipment best suited for specific tasks.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.

Additional Qualifications Preferred:

• 40-hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Operator (HAZWOPER) training.
• Current 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training.
• Current CDL.
• Certified first aid and CPR training.
• Primary residence located within 50 miles of project site.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Good eyesight and excellent eye-hand coordination.
• Good judgment to safely and correctly follow steps necessary to perform complicated tasks.
• Work closely, safely, and respectfully with other employees/positions on site without continuous supervision.
• Ability to remain constantly alert and observant of surroundings.
• Regularly perform tasks in outside weather conditions, including rain, extreme heat, wet and/or humidity.
• Ability to perform safely while exposed to vibration, dust, asphalt, and/or hazardous material.
• Satisfactorily and safely perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion with potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Will frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Withstand daily loud and possibly continuous noise level using proper hearing protection.
• Withstand frequent and possibly prolonged sitting, talking or listening.
• Ability to frequently or continuously use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls.
• Reaching with both hands and arms, often in repetitive patterns.
• Easily and safely walk short distances, sometimes over uneven terrain.
• Pass required medical monitoring HAZWOPER physical exam.
• For specific project, must pass physical exam to work while using respiratory protection including Air Purifying Respirators and supplied air respirators.
• Understand and follow KEMRON SOPs for specific task(s).
• Safely remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods each day.
• Read, understand and sign-off on Corporate and worksite Health and Safety Plan(s).
• Apply good judgment in order to perform complicated tasks and to work closely with other site personnel without constant supervision.
• Perform work in an environment near moving mechanical parts and other vehicles.

KEMRON is an Employee-Owned company offering a full benefits package which includes medical/dental/life/disability insurance, a 401(k) and the opportunity to be an employee-owner.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities which are required of the employee for this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.