Driver-CDL

granite; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction Incorporated is seeking a Truck Driver with capacity over 3 tons to transport materials across assigned routes. The role emphasizes safety, timely deliveries and accurate documentation.

You will inspect vehicles, assist with loading, and communicate with supervisors on delivery instructions. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, a valid license, and 1–3 years of experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience.
• License required.
• 1 to 3 yrs. experience driving trucks.

Responsibilities

• Drive 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 load and unload truck.
• May inspect truck equipment and supplies, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.

Skills

Read maps

Safety awareness

Vehicle inspection

Load securing

Following schedules

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Workers should be able to:

• 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 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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