Bulk Material Tractor Trailer Driver (Tanker Hauler)

B & B Concrete Co., Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

B & B Concrete Co., Inc. is seeking a Bulk Material Tractor Trailer Driver to load, transport, and unload raw materials and concrete products between vendor sites, plants, and customer job sites.

The role requires safe, professional operation of tractors with cement tankers and trailers and adherence to company safety policies. The position includes variable hours, with overtime and weekend duties as needed, and may involve off-road driving in some assignments.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and physical exam.
• Must maintain a valid DOT medical certificate.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a road tractor while pulling cement tanker or trailers to plants, vendors, and job sites.
• Unload cement or fly ash at plants following plant personnel instructions.
• Perform and document daily vehicle inspections.
• Follow delivery instructions from supervisor regarding addresses and conditions.
• Participate in and lead weekly safety talks when required.

Skills

Dependable

Professional conduct

Customer-focused

Self-motivated

Willing to learn

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Bulk Material Trailer Driver reports directly to the Hauling Division Manager and is responsible for the safe, proper, and professional loading, transporting and unloading of raw materials and concrete products from vendor locations to plant locations and customer job sites in both on and off-road situations.

AVAILABILITY

The Bulk Material Tractor Trailer Driver is expected to work Monday through Friday and Saturdays as required. Hours are variable and overtime is often required but not guaranteed. Saturday work is scheduled as needed. On very rare occasions, Sunday and holiday work may be required. The Bulk Material Tractor Trailer Driver must be flexible to adjusting daily start and/or finishing times to meet the needs of our customers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

The Bulk Material Tractor Trailer Driver is expected to perform all essential responsibilities and duties in a manner which maintains a safe and healthful working environment for him/herself as well as those he/she will work around on a daily basis in accordance with all company policies and procedures, including those outlined in the company Safety & Health Manual and the Progressive Discipline & Counseling policy as well as all Local, State, and Federal guidelines.

Operation and Maintenance of Equipment

1. Safely and efficiently drive and operate a road tractor while pulling a cement tanker, flatbed trailer, or dumb bed trailer to and from plant locations, vendor locations, and job sites.
2. Unload cement or fly ash at plants per instructions of plant personnel, monitoring discharge pressure to ensure proper flow of material into silos.
3. Perform and document daily vehicle inspections of the truck and trailer.
4. Follow order and delivery instructions received from supervisor regarding delivery address and instructions, and other conditions.
5. Perform regular preventative maintenance of the truck and trailer including but not limited to:
   1. Check and maintain all fluid levels as described by the equipment manufacturer including water, oil, transmission, and hydraulic fluids.
   2. Check and maintain tire pressure as described by the equipment manufacturer.
   3. Grease all hubs and other components as described by the equipment manufacturer.
6. Keep the truck and trailer clean both inside and outside in accordance with company policy.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

1. Participate in, and at times, lead weekly safety talks.
2. Complete required annual safety training.
3. Contribute to good housekeeping in and around plant facilities.
4. As needed, operate a ready-mix concrete truck when schedule demand dictates the need for additional mixer truck operator resources.
5. Assist with and perform other reasonable tasks around the general plant and yard facilities as requested by a Plant Manager.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands of the Bulk Material Tractor Trailer Driver position are essential to the performance of this job. Any change in these demands would fundamentally change the job. The physical demands require that the Bulk Material Tractor Trailer Driver be able to do the following:

1. Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time often on wet, slick, and/or uneven terrain or surfaces.
2. Must be capable of lifting, carrying, and/or toting up to 50 Lbs.
3. Must be able to bend/stoop, squat/crouch, push/pull, climb, kneel, and twist.
4. Must be able work both inside and outside, in the heat and cold, and around moving equipment.
5. Must be able to climb into and out of the truck several times a day.
6. Must be able to climb a 10’ ladder and open and close a 25 lb. tanker lid as needed.
7. Must be able to manipulate all truck controls by pushing, pulling, squeezing, and turning levers, knobs, buttons, and wheels.

RESTRICTIONS

The following restrictions apply to the Bulk Material Tractor Trailer Driver position:

1. Must be able to use various tools and equipment in a safe manner to perform job functions. These include but are not limited to broom, mop, pick, shovel, garden hoe, sledgehammer, rubber hammer, electric chipping hammer, air hammer, and other various hand and power tools as needed.
2. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and possess and maintain a valid Class A commercial driver license.
3. Must maintain a suitable driving record with the Department of Transportation.
4. Must maintain a valid Department of Transportation physical examination certificate.
5. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
6. Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical exam.
7. Must be able to read, write, and understand English.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

1. Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.

Skills

1. The Bulk Material Tractor Trailer Driver should be dependable and act in a professional manner with customers and fellow employees.
2. The Bulk Material Tractor Trailer Driver should possess a positive attitude and a level of determination to successfully complete deliveries and other tasks and assignments.
3. The Bulk Material Tractor Trailer Driver should be a self-starter and motivated to learn.

Experience

1. Previous experience with construction/bulk material hauling preferred, but not required.