Driver-CDL

Granite Construction; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking a dedicated truck driver to transport materials to and from specified destinations. You will drive in compliance with regulations, prepare receipts, and collect payments for goods delivered, while maintaining accurate truck logs and communicating with supervisors.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience, a High School Diploma or GED, and relevant certifications. Physical duties include loading/unloading and cargo securing, with safety as a top priority.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of driving experience.
• Certification/license required.
• Ability to read maps and follow schedules.

Responsibilities

• Drive truck to destinations and follow driving regulations.
• Prepare receipts for loads and collect payments.
• Maintain truck logs as required by regulations.
• Communicate delivery instructions with supervisor.
• Load and unload the truck and inspect equipment.
• Perform minor roadside repairs as needed.
• Secure cargo during transit.

Skills

Read and interpret road maps

Practice good safety habits

Work in dusty or dirty surroundings

Follow instructions and meet set dsaHa

Judge distances and weights accurately

Make decisions based on verifiable

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience Certification License required.

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

General Summary

Drives truck with capacity of more than 3 tons, to transport materials to and from specified destinations.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Drives truck to destination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and area roads.
• Prepares receipts for load picked up.
• Collects payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
• May maintain truck log, according to state and federal regulations.
• May maintain telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
• May load and unload truck.
• May inspect truck equipment and supplies, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
• May perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs.
• May position blocks and tie rope around items to secure cargo during transit.

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience Certification License required.

Work Experience

1 to 3 yrs. experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Read and interpret road maps
• Practice good safety habits
• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings
• Follow instructions and meet set standards for hauling and scheduling
• Judge distances and weights accurately
• Make decisions based on verifiable standards.

Physically, workers must be able to:

• Stoop, bend, and crouch
• Use hands, arms, and legs fully
• See well (either naturally or with correction)
• Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation’s largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers.

Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long-standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power.

Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction.

Granite also produces construction materials, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery.

At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values.

In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award-winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement and you’ll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.