Arkhola CDL Trainee- Springdale, AR $1,500 Sign On Bonus

APAC Central; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k) retirement savings

Wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

APAC Central, a CRH company in Arkansas, is hiring a CDL Class B Driver to support regional aggregate and ready-mix operations. You will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, load and unload materials, and ensure safety and DOT compliance.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to obtain a CDL Class B permit, and willingness to work up to six days per week with overtime; night/weekend work and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must obtain a CDL B Permit from the local DMV.
• DOT physical, drug screening, and criminal background check completed.
• Valid DOT medical card possession required.
• Commitment to safety standards and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections with documentation per DOT guidelines.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials and equipment.
• Monitor vehicle gauges and maintain mileage logs.
• Follow all company policies and safety procedures.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job ID: 529241

APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!

Why Join Our Team?

• Pay: $20 an hour
• Attractive Sign-On Bonus: Receive a $1,500 sign-on bonus
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• PTO: Paid time off to rest and recharge
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) savings plan for your future

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles with proper documentation in accordance with DOT guidelines.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials and equipment.
• Monitor vehicle gauges during operation and maintain accurate mileage logs.
• Always follow all company policies and safety procedures.
• Adhere to applicable laws and dispatch instructions.
• Ensure product quality through proper handling procedures.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance of equipment; elevate major issues to supervisors.
• Keep vehicles clean and organized.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain a CDL B Permit from the local DMV.

Work Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to obtain a valid CDL permit.
• Successful completion of DOT physical, drug screening, and criminal background check.
• Possession of a valid DOT medical card.
• Strict adherence to safety standards and company policies.
• Team player willing to assist co-workers and supervisors as needed.
• Demonstrate professionalism and courtesy to colleagues and the public.
• Maintain a current driver's license meeting state and company requirements (CDL, Class B).
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet company and DOT standards.
• Ability to work up to six days per week, including significant overtime (55-70 hours/week), per DOT ready mix exemption laws.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home as required.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and varying schedules.
• Commitment to training employees with a CDL Class B license, even if they lack driving experience.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by OSHA/MSHA, including face shield, safety shoes, and safety vest.
• Compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and DOT regulations.

Knowledge & Skills

• The ability to learn and demonstrate operational skills with mixer trucks and related equipment.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills for records and project documents.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently in diverse conditions.
• Comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Work well independently and as part of a team, maintaining attention to detail.
• Operate heavy, complex equipment with skill and independent judgment.
• Familiarity with securing heavy equipment and oversized loads.
• Professional interaction with customers, including payment collection and issue resolution.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Availability to work rotating shifts, including weekends.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods; sit for short periods.
• Frequent use of hands and arms, including reaching, gripping, and handling.
• Frequent climbing of steps (8\"-24\"), balancing; occasional kneeling, stooping, crouching, or squatting for equipment inspection.
• Occasional pushing and pulling with hand tools.
• Ability to wear hearing protection in high sound areas.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist occasionally; frequently lift to 30 lbs. with hand tools.
• Work in elevated or confined spaces, repeatedly climb ramps/stairs, occasionally climb vertical ladders.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extended sun exposure.
• Wear a respirator in areas with fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Additional Information

The responsibilities and requirements described are typical of the position but not all-inclusive. Duties may change as needed by the company.

Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

APAC Central Inc., a CRH Company, is an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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