Concrete Block Truck Driver

Watkins Concrete Block Company; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Watkins Concrete Block Company, a NEBCO Company, provides building materials to the construction industry. Watkins manufactures concrete block and retaining wall in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors in our automated block plant. Watkins also provides brick, stone, and other concrete-related building materials to the residential and commercial markets. The secret to a business’ longevity is really no secret at all: produce top-quality product, offer unparalleled customer service and evolve with changing times. Watkins continues to put these concepts into practice, and as a result, Watkins has provided Omaha’s commercial and residential builders with building supplies for over 80 years. For more information about Watkins, visit www.watkinsconcreteblock.com.

Job Summary
Drive and operate boom trucks, flatbed trucks, dump trucks, and truck mounted forklifts to transport concrete block, brick, bagged concrete products and other various construction related warehouse products. Abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Consistent and reliable attendance is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Performs daily pre and post-trip safety check on equipment and the truck to assure a safe and operational vehicle. Document any maintenance that may be required.
2. Determine the most effective route to and from the delivery site.
3. Maintain mileage reports and accurate logbooks to meet DOT criteria.
4. Transports and maintains condition of any of the concrete block, brick, or warehouse products as part of the company inventory that can be safely hauled on assigned vehicle.
5. May transport product to an affiliated company &/or pick up product from an affiliated company.
6. Assists in loading and cubing of product (may be done by lift truck or by hand) &/or make corrections and adjustments as needed.
7. Completes pick-ups of pallets and block which may be done by hand or boom truck. Pick-ups may require hand work to assure orderly pick-up.
8. Verifies load matches the load ticket upon delivery of product.
9. Secures and straps load to comply with state, federal and local laws and company safety policy.
10. Unloads product using the boom or mule in the area requested by the customer. May unload by hand if necessary, according to company safety policies and procedures.
11. Follow guidelines and instructions by dispatch personnel.
12. When the workload is light, assist other areas--repair/maintenance in the plant area, yard clean-up, snow removal, pallet repair, help in block plant or drive other equipment for affiliated companies.
13. Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and
• 2 years tractor trailer or related driving experience; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License; Class B minimum, Class A preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, city directories, road maps, load tickets, SDS sheets and memos.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule during busy season, including late or irregular hours.
• Must be able to push/pull 50 lbs.
• Must have agility to climb up and down, maintain balance on a ladder, catwalk or access the bed of a truck.

Benefits Include:

• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
• PAID Time Off
• On the Job Training

Condition of Employment:
Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications, task frequency and PPE requirements. Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug/alcohol testing with back screens (if required) are required as conditions of employment.

If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: Call us at 402-434-1212
Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.