POSITION SUMMARY:
KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking a Truck Driver for the Old American Zinc (OAZ) remediation project in Fairmont City, Illinois. This position operates articulating dump trucks, water trucks and other heavy trucks safely in on-road and off-road conditions and provides general site support.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:
- Safely load, haul, back, dump, pump and spray using trucks of various sizes and weights, including on slopes, rough terrain and active work sites.
- Plan efficient truck operations within equipment capabilities and site conditions to support daily production.
- Follow company and OSHA safety procedures, site orientations and daily protocols; promptly report hazards to the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Director or HR Manager.
- Inspect, clean and perform routine preventive maintenance on assigned equipment; report defects and needed repairs to the supervisor or mechanic.
- Assist with traffic-control devices and flagging, follow flagger directions, and provide laborer or technician support as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Five years of articulating truck operating experience, including two years in environmental construction.
- Knowledge of truck operating principles, safe loading and positioning, backing, dumping, and travel under varying site conditions; ability to select equipment suited to the task.
- Working knowledge of environmental remediation and construction methods, materials, tools, hazards and safety precautions.
- Ability to read construction specifications or blueprints and use GPS and laser-guided indicators to achieve required grades.
- Ability to perform job-related arithmetic and complete written documentation, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, maintain dependable attendance, and work safely with site personnel without constant supervision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Outdoor work may involve inclement weather, heat, humidity, wet conditions, vibration, dust, asphalt, hazardous materials, moving equipment and loud noise.
- Good eyesight, coordination and judgment to operate hand and foot controls simultaneously and remain alert to surrounding equipment and personnel.
- Extended sitting and equipment operation; walking over uneven terrain; climbing into and out of trucks; reaching and using hands to operate tools and controls; and manual work requiring sustained physical exertion.
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation and wear required PPE.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER initial training preferred; 8-hour refresher training required as applicable under OSHA requirements.
- First Aid and CPR training preferred. CDL preferred, but not required.
- Valid and appropriate state driver's license, no active violations within the three years before employment, and a driving history approved by KEMRON's insurance carrier for company vehicles.
- Pass required medical monitoring for work involving air-purifying or supplied-air respirators.
- Read, understand and sign off on KEMRON Company and worksite Health and Safety Plans; follow KEMRON standard operating procedures.
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KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc.
Oct 30, 2026