CDL Driver/Operator

hth companies; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Supplemented Health Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401K (Company Match of 3%)

Job summary

hth companies is looking for a reliable driver for Vacuum and Waterblast trucks in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role involves ensuring safe operation and maintenance of equipment while working in various environments.

Ideal candidates should have basic math skills, good communication skills, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks for 8+ hours daily. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, and a 401K with company match.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be able to successfully pass a motor vehicle report.
• Must be able to drive Vacuum trucks and Waterblast trucks.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for 8+ hours a day.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Vac and Blast operations safely.
• Perform vehicle inspection reports.
• Report all accidents and injuries immediately.
• Respect and take care of company equipment.

Skills

Basic math skills

Good hand-eye coordination

Excellent communication skills

Ability to drive manual transmission

Education

Proof of completed OSHA 10 or higher

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