Driver - Tri Axle

Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.; Grove City (Mercer County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. seeks a dependable Tri-axle Driver 1 responsible for the safe and economical movement of materials between locations. The role involves operating heavy trucks, keeping equipment clean and in service, and performing manual labor as assigned.

The position is hourly and non-exempt, often requiring overtime, night shifts, and weekend work under indirect supervision. DOT compliance, logbook accuracy, and a valid CDL are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid Class B CDL with no air brake restrictions.
• Prefer Class A CDL for the state with tank and hazmat endorsements.
• Must meet company minimum standards for CDL drivers.
• Must obtain and maintain a current Medical Examiner's Certificate as required by 49 CFR 391.43(h).
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of verifiable CDL driving experience or completion of GOH Trainee Program.

Responsibilities

• Operate tri-axle dump truck safely to deliver asphalt or aggregate materials.
• Report equipment malfunctions to maintenance staff.
• Perform required administrative duties.
• Perform manual labor such as shoveling material.
• Meet performance and technical standards for Tri-axle Driver 1 entry position.
• Maintain company equipment and logs per DOT requirements.
• Work overtime and non-traditional hours as needed.

Skills

CDL driving

Logbook maintenance

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Logbook systems

Job description

This position is responsible for the safe, efficient, economical movement of material from one location to another, potentially year-round, as needed. Responsible for keeping GOH equipment in clean, serviceable condition, performing manual labor as assigned. This hourly, non-exempt position will work with indirect supervision.

This position is responsible for the safe, efficient, economical movement of material from one location to another, potentially year-round, as needed. Responsible for keeping GOH equipment in clean, serviceable condition, performing manual labor as assigned. This hourly, non-exempt position will work with indirect supervision.

Essential Functions

• Operate tri-axle dump truck safely and efficiently on public highways and in off-road situations to deliver asphalt or aggregate material into asphalt paver, widener, stone box, storage bins or onto stockpiles.
• Report all equipment malfunctions to maintenance staff.
• Perform required administrative duties.
• Perform manual labor such as shovel material.
• Meet performance and technical standards required to qualify for Tri-axle Driver 1 entry position.
• Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
• Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non-traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays and occasionally Sundays.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Knowledge Of

• State and Federal regulations regarding vehicle weights, rules of the road and hours of service.
• Local, state and federal traffic laws.
• Heavy trucks.
• Mechanical concepts.

Ability To

• Learn and follow GOH company policies and procedures.
• Properly and neatly maintain logbook according to Federal DOT requirements.
• Properly and neatly complete required GOH paperwork.

Qualifications

• Must possess minimum valid Class B PA Commercial Driver's License for the state in which you reside with no air brake restrictions.
• Prefer valid Class A Commercial Driver's License for the state in which you reside with tank and hazmat endorsements.
• Must meet company minimum standards for CDL drivers.
• Must obtain and maintain a current Medical Examiner's Certificate as stated in 49 CFR 391.43(h).

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of verifiable experience in a like CDL vehicle required or graduate and obtain a CDL Class A or B through an approved CDL school, including the GOH Trainee Program.

Required Training

• Annual Driver Training
• MSHA (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Constant (67-100%) - Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Constant (67-100%) - Ability to sit/drive/travel for extended periods of time.
• Constant (67-100%) - Ability to shift gears.
• Frequently (34-66%) - Ability to work in a shop or field environment with exposure to dust, fumes, noise, vibrations, extreme/inclement weather conditions and a variety of petroleum products.
• Occasionally (0-33%) - Ability to safely climb up the bed ladder and on trucks.
• Occasionally (0-33%) - Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds.
• Occasionally (0-33%) - Ability to walk and work on uneven terrain.
• Occasionally (0-33%) - Ability to see and work with a minimum amount of light on night shift operations.
• Occasionally (0-33%) - Ability to shovel and use other tools.
• Occasionally (0-33%) - Ability to push a maximum force of 45 pounds.
• Occasionally (0-33%) - Ability to pull a maximum force of 75 pounds.

This is a safety-sensitive position.