Driver - Tri Axle - Part Time

HRI, Inc.; Bellefonte (Centre County); On-site; USD 24,796 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Outstanding benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A construction firm in Bellefonte is hiring for a part-time position to safely operate a tri-axle dump truck, ensuring the efficient movement of materials. Responsibilities include performing manual labor, maintaining cleanliness of equipment, and reporting any malfunctions. Candidates must hold a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License and have at least three years of experience driving similar vehicles. The position involves potential night shifts and working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must possess minimum valid Class B PA Commercial Driver's License without air brake restrictions.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License preferred with tank and hazmat endorsements.
• Minimum 3 years of verifiable experience in a like-CDL vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Operate tri-axle dump truck safely and efficiently.
• Report equipment malfunctions to maintenance staff.
• Perform manual labor such as shovel material.

Skills

Heavy trucks

Knowledge of vehicle regulations

Logbook maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tri-axle dump truck

Job description

HRI, Inc. engages in heavy civil construction projects in Pennsylvania, in addition to specific project work in Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia. Since 1947, HRI has expanded to include paving, water, sewer, airport, highway, and bridge projects as well as asphalt plants and aggregate quarries. We provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, and extensive training for employees. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more, please visit www.hriinc.com.

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 HRI, Inc. equipment in clean, serviceable condition, performing manual labor as assigned. This hourly, non-exempt position will work with indirect supervision. This is a part-time position, working less than 1,000 hours.

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.
• Occasionally work 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 HRI, Inc. company policies and procedures.
• Properly and neatly maintain logbook according to Federal DOT requirements.
• Properly and neatly complete required HRI, Inc. 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.

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.

HRI, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.