CDL Driver/Operator

hth companies; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Critical illness insurance

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

hth companies in the Midwest is seeking a Motor Vehicle Operator to drive Vacuum and Waterblast trucks on construction sites. You will assist the crew and operate truck and tools safely in wet, dirty environments.

Responsibilities include setting up Vac and Blast operations, conducting pre-trip inspections, connecting hoses, unloading materials, maintaining logs, and following directions from managers. OSHA 10 or higher is required within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Follow all safe work procedures and safety rules.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights with PPE.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding work.
• Must pass motor vehicle report; OSHA 10 or higher within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Operate Vac and Blast operations and set up equipment.
• Maintain equipment and assist in operation safely.
• Complete vehicle inspection before leaving site.
• Connect/disconnect hoses, unload materials, clean tanks.
• Understand hose types, tips, and setups.
• Obey traffic laws and maintain driving logs.
• Report accidents, near misses, or injuries immediately.
• Drive manual transmission and drive to construction sites.

Skills

Safe work procedures

Communication skills

Punctuality

Team player

Willing to learn

Adaptable

Motivated learner

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Company Description:

hth companies is an industrial services provider offering mechanical insulation, scaffolding, industrial cleaning, and various other services to meet our customers' needs across the Midwest. At hth, we continue to promote the merit shop philosophy we were founded upon in 1984; rewarding employees based upon their merits of skills, productivity and quality workmanship. Our vision is to be an organization that creates an environment where employees are encouraged to develop their full potential to provide quality work. We strive each day to better serve our customers and employees.

Position Overview:

Candidate must be able to successfully pass a motor vehicle report. Driver will be responsible for driving the Vacuum trucks and Waterblast trucks to and from construction sites. Once arriving to the site, driver will be assisting crew operate truck and tools in a safe manner in wet/dirty environments including confined spaces. Candidate is required to provide proof of completed OSHA 10, or higher, within 60 days of original hire date.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for the operation and set- up of Vac and Blast operations
• Must maintain equipment, help in operation of equipment, understand ability of the equipment and operate in a safe manner
• Complete a vehicle inspection report to assure vehicle and equipment are safe to operate before leaving site.
• Connect and disconnect hoses, dump/unload materials, clean out truck tank after each use
• Understand different hose types, tips, and set ups.
• Obey traffic laws and regulations
• Maintain accurate driving logs
• Immediately report all accidents, near misses, and injuries involving employees or others to the Safety Manager or Supervisors on site
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for 8+ hours a day (Climb ladders, Bending, twisting, lifting up to 50lbs, and Prolonged walking, standing
• Follows directions of managers/ lead/superintendent and clarifies responsibility if needed
• Respects self, co-workers, managers, company, other contractors, and Clients
• Takes care of company owned and rented equipment returning in like manor
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic mechanical of trucks and equipment's and ability to fix basic mechanical problems
• Gather correct tools needed to perform the task assigned
• Ability to drive manual transmission
• Understands appropriate offload procedures
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Basic math skills
• Knowledge of basic tools and their applications

Personal Characteristics

• Ability to follow all safe work procedures
• Ability to work in various weather conditions
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to work at above ground elevations while wearing a harness and other protective equipment
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Excellent communication skills
• Adaptable in methods used to complete task
• Willing to go the extra mile for the team
• Motivated to learn new skills and trades
• Follows directions of manager / lead / superintendent and clarifies responsibilities if needed
• Respects self, co-workers, managers, company, other contractors, and clients.
• Shows up on time ready to complete work

Physical Abilities

• Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in consistent state of alertness and in a safe manner
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50lbs regularly
• Must be able to climb ladders repetitively
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for 8+ hours a day, including prolonged standing and walking, bending, and twisting.
• Ability to complete tasks such as loading, un-loading, cleaning, shoveling, and painting.
• Ability to safely perform duties related to confined space work.

Benefits:

• Employer Supplemented Health Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Vision
• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Group Injury Insurance
• 401K (Company Match of 3%)
• Tuition Reimbursement