CDL Trainee

Standard-Materials-Group; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO

401(k)

Health benefits

Job summary

Standard Materials Group, Inc., a CRH company, is seeking a CDL Trainee to start a career in commercial transportation for Ready Mix and Materials distribution in Arkansas. You will learn from experienced drivers, perform vehicle inspections, and assist with loading and unloading materials while maintaining safety and DOT compliance.

Ideal candidates are 18+, able to obtain a CDL Class B permit, and willing to work up to six days per week with overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain a CDL B Permit from the local DMV.
• DOT physical, drug screening, and criminal background check required.
• Possession of a valid DOT medical card.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles with proper documentation per DOT guidelines.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials and equipment.
• Monitor vehicle gauges during operation and maintain mileage logs.
• Ensure product quality through proper handling procedures and safety compliance.
• Keep vehicles clean and organized; follow company policies and safety procedures.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team player

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Career Opportunities: CDL Trainee (528328)

Requisition ID528328-Posted08/31/2026-AMAT-Standard Materials Group-Full Time-Production Workers-United States-Arkansas

Standard Materials Group, Inc. is a CRH company producing and providing Ready Mix and Materials transportation serving Arkansas and Oklahoma. Standard Materials Group, 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!

• Attractive Sign-On Bonus: Receive a $1,500 sign-on bonus
• PTO: Paid time off to restandrecharge
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) savings plan for your future
• Conduct daily pre-tripandpost-trip inspections of vehicles with proper documentation in accordance with DOT guidelines.
• Assist with loadingandunloading materialsandequipment.
• Monitor vehicle gauges during operationandmaintain accurate mileage logs.
• Always follow all company policiesandsafety procedures.
• Adhere to applicable lawsanddispatch instructions.
• Ensure product quality through proper handling procedures.
• Perform minor servicingandmaintenance of equipment; escal…?
• Keep vehicles cleanandorganized
• Maintain regularandreliable 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,andcriminal background check.
• Possession of a valid DOT medical card.
• Strict adherence to safety standardsandcompany policies.
• Team player willing to assist co-workersandsupervisors as needed.
• Demonstrate professionalismandcourtesy to colleaguesandthe public.
• Maintain a currentdriver’s license meeting stateandcompany requirements (CDL, Class B).
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet companyandDOT 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 travelandwork away from home as required.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends,andvarying 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,andsafety vest.
• Compliance with OSHA, MSHA,andDOT regulations.

Knowledge & Skills

• The ability to learnanddemonstrate operational skills with mixer trucksandrelated equipment.
• Basic reading, writing,andmath skills for recordsandproject documents.
• Operate equipment safelyandefficiently in diverse conditions.
• Comprehendandfollow verbalandwritten instructions.
• Communicate effectively both verballyandin writing.
• Work well independentlyandas part of a team, maintaining attention to detail.
• Operate heavy, complex equipment with skillandindependent judgment.
• Familiarity with securing heavy equipmentandoversized loads.
• Professional interaction with customers, including payment collectionandissue resolution.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.

Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.

Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs as needed.

Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.

Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.

Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.

Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Additional Information

The responsibilitiesandrequirements 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.

Standard Materials Group, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Aff

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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