CDL Trainee

CRH; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sign-on bonus

Health benefits

PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Standard Materials Group, Inc., a CRH company, is seeking a CDL Class B driver to join our Arkansas operations. You will conduct vehicle inspections, assist with loading, monitor gauges, and maintain logs while adhering to DOT and company safety policies.

A sign-on bonus of $1,500 accompanies competitive benefits and retirement planning. Requires a high school diploma or GED, a CDL B permit, DOT medical card, and successful completion of background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain a CDL B permit from the DMV.
• DOT physical, drug screen and background check required.
• Must possess a valid CDL medical card.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles with proper documentation.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials and equipment.
• Monitor vehicle gauges and maintain mileage logs.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies.
• Ensure product quality through proper handling procedures.
• Perform minor servicing and address major issues with supervision.

Skills

Operate mixer trucks

Basic math

Record keeping

Team player

Customer interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class B

Job description

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!

Why Join Our Team?

• Pay: $21.65 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 & 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 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.

EOE/Vet/Disability

Standard Materials Group, Inc., a CRH Company, is an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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