Truck Driver

POSITION SUMMARY:

KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking a Truck Driver to operate articulating dump trucks, water trucks and other heavy trucks on environmental construction projects. This position requires safe operation on rough terrain and slopes, sound judgment around equipment and site personnel, and attention to truck condition, productivity and site safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Operate trucks of various sizes and weights, including dump bodies, pumps and sprayers, in on-road and off-road conditions.
• Position trucks safely for loading, reversing, dumping and travel on slopes; follow flaggers and maintain awareness of nearby equipment and personnel.
• Plan efficient truck operations within equipment capabilities and site conditions to support daily production.
• Follow company and OSHA safety procedures, site orientations, daily protocols and training; promptly report hazards and concerns to the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Director or HR Manager.
• Perform pre-trip, post-trip and routine equipment inspections, basic preventive maintenance and cleaning; report defects or repairs needed to the supervisor or mechanic.
• Assist with traffic control devices and flagging as assigned, and support laborers and technicians as directed to keep work progressing safely.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Minimum of five years of articulating truck operating experience, including two years in environmental construction.
• Knowledge of truck operation, routine maintenance, safe loading and dumping, reversing, and travel on slopes and rough terrain.
• Ability to follow instructions, communicate clearly and work safely around multiple pieces of equipment and site personnel.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred, but not required.
• Dependable attendance; ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work respectfully with site personnel without continuous supervision.
• Ability to complete driver logs, inspection reports, hauling records and other required documentation accurately.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work outdoors on active environmental construction sites in varying weather, uneven terrain, mud, dust, noise and conditions requiring designated personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain vision, coordination and situational awareness sufficient to operate trucks safely, judge distances and respond to changing site conditions.
• Sit and operate truck controls for extended periods; climb into and out of equipment; and walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel and perform assigned labor and maintenance tasks.
• Perform the essential functions of the position safely, with or without reasonable accommodation, and use required PPE.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER initial training and current 8-hour refresher training as required for assigned work.
• Valid driver's license, a clear five-year motor vehicle record and ability to meet KEMRON vehicle insurance requirements.
• Comply with company safety requirements, site-specific procedures and equipment operating limits; promptly report unsafe conditions and equipment defects.
• First Aid and CPR training preferred.
• Pass required medical monitoring and HAZWOPER physical examinations; meet medical requirements for air-purifying or supplied-air respirator use when assigned tasks require respiratory protection.
• Read, understand and follow KEMRON Corporate and worksite Health and Safety Plans and standard operating procedures.