CDL Water Truck Driver

Barnard Construction Company, Inc.; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnard Construction Company, Inc. seeks a Water Truck Driver to support construction sites across North America. This role requires operating a water truck, applying water for compaction and dust control, and performing routine safety checks.

The position demands a valid CDL A with Hazmat/Tanker endorsement, a clean driving record, and the ability to work 50 to 70 hours per week in diverse weather conditions. This is a full-time, on-site job with potential travel across North America.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of water truck operating experience.
• Must have CDL A with Hazmat/Tanker endorsement and satisfactory driving record.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to work long hours (50–70 per week) in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Transport water for construction projects and apply water for compaction and dust control.
• Perform daily safety checks of fluid levels and inspect for leaks or damage.
• Maintain vehicle in safe working order and notify supervisor if repairs are needed.
• Work long, irregular hours (50–70 per week) in extreme weather conditions.
• Enter and exit cab safely and perform required physical tasks as needed.
• Adhere to safety procedures and maintain punctual attendance.

Skills

CDL A with Hazmat/Tanker endorsement

DOT regulations familiarity

Clean driving record

Safety checks & vehicle inspection

Heavy physical work ability

Job description

Overview

Water Truck Driver

Position Detail

Barnard Construction Company, Inc., based in Bozeman, Montana, is a heavy-civil construction company with projects underway across North America. Barnard is ranked by Engineering News-Record, a leading construction industry periodical, as one of the nation’s Top 400 civil contractors. We specialize in dam construction and rehabilitation, power transmission and distribution, tunneling, inland marine, oil, gas, utility, and sewer and water pipeline projects. We offer competitive wages, 401(k)s, a generous health plan, and challenging career opportunities with a financially solid company. Barnard’s people are the reason for the success of the company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel, people who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for excellence. At Barnard, we build the riskiest, most difficult, complex jobs we can find and we hire people who thrive on tough work and demanding opportunities.

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Must possess competence in the following areas in order to perform this role in a safe, productive and effective manner:

• At least 2yrs of experience operating a water truck.
• Must have a valid CDL A with a Hazmat/Tanker endorsement and a satisfactory driving record.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations.
• Drives truck to transport water for construction projects and to apply water for compaction and/or dust control on the construction site.
• Perform daily safety checks of fluid levels on oil, water, fuel and inspections for leaks and damage to vehicle before operation.
• Responsible for daily maintenance of vehicle to remain in proper and safe working order.
• Responsible for notifying supervisor if vehicle needs to be repaired.
• Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts.
• Understands safety and occupational hazards of work.
• Satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

Position Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to exert heavy physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb or crawl.
• Ability to correctly rig and hoist material.
• Ability to tolerate heights without fear.
• Ability to maintain balance.
• Able to enter the cab of a vehicle or piece of equipment that is 3 feet or more off the ground.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time, reach for, handle, and manipulate items and to work in extreme weather conditions (cold and wet).
• Able to work long, irregular and varied hours, 50 to 70 hours per week.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to safely and effectively perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal , state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

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