Abilene DOT Water Truck Driver 4259481 10/27/26

Lone Star Paving; Tye (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time Position

Competitive hourly rate

Medical, dental and disability plans

401k retirement plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Lone Star Paving is seeking a DOT Water Truck Driver to support paving and milling operations across Texas. You will deliver water, assist with dust control, and coordinate with equipment teams to ensure safe, efficient project execution.

The role requires a valid Texas CDL with Tank Vehicle endorsement, DOT compliance, and a minimum of 2 years’ driving experience. Expect a full-time schedule with overtime, strong safety culture, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• CDL (Texas Class A/B) with Tank Vehicle Endorsement preferred.
• Must meet DOT employment requirements.
• 2+ years of driving experience preferred.
• Promote and follow company safety policies at all times.

Responsibilities

• Fill, transport, and offload water to job locations.
• Coordinate with paving and equipment teams to support dust control and compaction.
• Complete trip tickets and paperwork accurately.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and routine maintenance.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and report any issues promptly.
• Follow safety procedures and PPE requirements on site.

Skills

CDL with Tank Vehicle Endorsement

DOT compliance

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lone Star Paving is a paving contractor, operating in the Central Texas region with paving crews, HMA, aggregate, trucking, milling, and quality control. Our operations complete heavy highway and civil projects throughout Texas. We pride ourselves in being a family-oriented organization with a goal of upholding the safety and health of our number one asset, our employees.

Position Overview

The DOT Water Truck Driver will work hand in hand with paving, milling, and equipment operations to support various job locations ensuring water is delivered, applied, and controlled safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate is familiar with paving operations in heavy highways and keeps safety at the forefront.

Key Responsibilities

• Fill, transport, and offload water to various job locations.
• Work closely with paving, milling, and equipment operations to facilitate dust control, subgrade preparation, compaction, proof rolling, equipment cooling, etc.
• Accurately fill and empty tanks from approved sources, ensuring correct product and water levels, while following proper loading and unloading procedure.
• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order
• Performs daily preventative maintenance, record and inspection on vehicles to include fueling, cleaning, tire/light inspection, checking and adding fluids as needed.
• Performs and logs pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Familiarity with Texas area and roadways
• Understands the complexities of the asphalt industry
• Complete trip tickets and paperwork
• Utilize phone and apps to track start and end time and travel
• Keep the vehicle clean and fitting company standards
• Carry out daily preventative maintenance, records, and inspection on vehicles to include fueling, cleaning, tire/light inspection, checking and adding fluids as needed.
• Coordinate with team members to meet project schedules while maintaining safety standards and operating procedures.
• Problem-solving skills to diagnose issues with equipment
• Strong oral communication skills to interact with other workers on the jobsite
• Perform other duties as requested and assigned

Qualifications

• CDL (Texas Class A or B Driver's License) with clean record required with a Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement; Hazmat preferred.
• Must meet DOT employment requirements
• Minimum of 2 years experience
• Must be organized with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Must be able to safely operate vehicles equipped with both manual and automatic trasmissions
• Must be positive, friendly, and professional.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one-on-one setting.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company's safety policy, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the wellbeing of others.
• Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees to exchange information and gather ideas.
• Collaborate with any project teams on other special initiatives, as required.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Entry Level Position
• High School Diploma or GED but not required
• Knowledge of how the vehicles operate and are maintained
• Working knowledge of asphalt production and associated equipment, and an understanding of operations and safety requirements is preferred
• Familiarity with OSHA and MSHA regulations, a plus

Working Conditions

• Drivers may work at various locations, including highway, roadside, construction sites, mines, and other heavy equipment operations.
• Employees must have the ability to perform sustained and vigorous activities in a variety of environments, temperatures, and weather conditions, which could include but not be limited to inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
• Exposure to grease, oils, and lubricants.
• Be available for overtime, extended hours, night shifts, and weekends as required.
• Travel may be required as our operations span throughout Texas.
• Must comply with the company's drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Use of Personal Protection Equipment is required.
• Proper PPE is required at all times.

Benefits

• This position is FULL TIME
• The pay structure for this role will be based on competitive hourly rate
• This position will qualify for the employee benefit programs
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• 401k retirement plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer