Driver - Tri Axle

Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.; Pleasant Gap (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. in Pennsylvania seeks a Tri-axle Driver to move asphalt and aggregate safely and efficiently between sites. The role involves manual labor and equipment upkeep, with potential night shifts and weekend hours.

Candidates must hold a valid PA Class B CDL (air brake restrictions not allowed); Class A CDL with tank and hazmat endorsements is preferred. A Medical Examiner's Certificate is required. This is an hourly, non-exempt position with indirect supervision.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate tri-axle dump truck safely and efficiently to deliver asphalt or aggregate material.
• Report all equipment malfunctions to maintenance staff.
• Perform required administrative duties.
• Perform manual labor such as shoveling material.
• Meet performance and technical standards for entry position.
• Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
• Often work more than 40 hours per week including night shifts, Saturdays and occasional Sundays.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Traffic laws

Heavy trucks

Mechanical concepts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Job Summary

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.