Driver - Dump Truck

Adams Construction Company; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Health Savings Account

Dental

Employer paid life/AD&D insurance

Vision

Employer paid short term disability

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

Adams Construction Company in McLean, VA seeks a CDL Class B driver to operate heavy highway equipment and transport construction materials. You will load, secure, and unload loads, follow schedules, and verify weights while communicating with teammates to meet job specs and timetables.

The role requires math/measurement skills, good vision, and the ability to perform routine maintenance and safety checks on the truck. This is a full-time on-site position with benefits and a focus on safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class B CDL with proper endorsements.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Must pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen.
• Minimum 1 year driving experience with references.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate multi-axle highway equipment with GVWR over 26,001 lbs.
• Load, transport, and unload construction materials and equipment.
• Follow delivery schedules and verify material types and weights.
• Communicate with other operators and drivers to meet specs and timelines.
• Maintain truck cleanliness and perform minor repairs and servicing.

Skills

CDL Class B

Safe driving

Math & measurements

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Drives multi-axle highway equipment with GVWR in excess of 26,001 pounds, for transporting construction equipment and/or materials.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maneuver equipment as necessary to load, transport and unload construction materials and other related equipment by manipulating various gears, levers and special attachments.
• Follow schedule for pickup and delivery of materials. Verify the types of materials being hauled as well as their weight.
• Clearly communicate with other equipment operators and truck drivers to ensure deliveries are according to the job specifications and timetables.
• Keep truck clean and in good working order.
• Drivers are responsible for minor repairs and servicing of assigned equipment to maintain safety and continued operation on a day to day basis.

Essential Functions

• Good coordination skills are required to operate the controls in the cab that manipulate the bed.
• Must have a good understanding of math and angles to properly position the bed to dump materials in measured amounts.
• Requires sharp regular and peripheral vision abilities to be aware of other trucks and heavy equipment that frequently surrounds job sites.
• Demonstrates quick reaction time to signals (i.e. sound, light, pictures).
• Must be physically able to climb and lift and carry 15 to 30 pounds.
• Sit or drive approximately 70%; stand or walk approximately 30% of a 10-to-12-hour shift.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required
• Possess a Class “B” commercial license with proper endorsements
• Must possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record
• Must have a valid DOT physical
• Must successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) drug screen, background check.
• Must have minimum one (1) year prior driving experience with references.

Benefits

• Medical
• Health Savings Account
• Dental
• Employer paid life/AD&D insurance
• Vision
• Employer paid short term disability
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee Wellness Program

This job description should not be construed to imply that this is exclusive standards of the position. Employees are directed to follow additional responsibilities and perform related duties, as may be required by their supervisors.