Guardrail Installer CDL Driver

Acme Barricades; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan + Company match

Performance bonus

overtime

Job summary

Acme Barricades is seeking a Highway Guardrail Installer to perform a range of highway maintenance tasks in compliance with regulations and safety guidelines. A CDL is required.

You will read plans, lay out guardrails, load materials, operate post pounder/driver truck, travel to sites, record deliveries and logs, and maintain paperwork. The role demands physical stamina, outdoor work, and ability to work flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current and Valid Class A CDL or commercial driver license.
• Must be able to pass FMCSA Clearinghouse requirements.
• Must provide a medical certificate.
• 3-5 years guardrail installation experience.
• Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Reading of plans and schematics.
• Layout of Highway Guardrail.
• Handling and installing all materials for guardrail installation.
• Loading/unloading materials on flat-bed truck, digging holes, using power tools.
• Operate Post Pounder/Driver Truck.
• Drive long distances to deliver materials to jobsites.
• Load, unload and record cargo deliveries; maintain paperwork.
• Refuel and clean vehicle; inspect trucks and report issues.
• Follow traffic laws and accident procedures.
• Maintain activities log and route planning via GPS.

Skills

Reading plans

Layout planning

Manual dexterity

Communication

Ability to drive long hours

Adaptability

Education

CDL Class A

Driver license

Tools

GPS

AVL units

CB radio

Job description

Description

This Highway Guardrail Installer position requires performing a variety of tasks related to highway maintenance and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, company policies and procedures and safety guidelines. In addition, this position requires a CDL license.

Essential Job Functions

Includes, but is not limited to, the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions may be required as deemed necessary by management personnel to contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Reading of plans and schematics.
• Layout of Highway Guardrail.
• Handling and installing all of the materials for guardrail installation.
• Loading and unloading materials on a flat-bed truck and/or trailer by hand, digging holes, using power tools, etc.
• Operation of Post Pounder/Driver Truck.
• Drive long distances to deliver materials to jobsites in a timely manner.
• Load, unload and record cargo deliveries. Maintain paperwork.
• Refuel and clean vehicle.
• Inspect trucks and record issues. Report road incidents to the dispatcher and report mechanical problems to maintenance personnel.
• Follow traffic laws and follow accident procedures.
• Keep an activities log and log hours. Plan routes using GPS system.
• Keep commercial driver requirements up to date.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

• 3-5 years guardrail installation
• Proven work experience as a truck driver with extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
• Hands on experience with electronic equipment and software (GPS, AVL units, CB etc)
• Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions, etc.)

Benefits

• Competitive pay and growth
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Vacation and PTO (paid time off)
• 401(k) plan + Company match
• Performance bonus
• Overtime

Requirements

• Must possess a current and Valid Class A CDL or commercial driver license
• Must possess the ability to drive manual transmission AND no "Manual Transmission Restriction" on license.
• Must be able to pass requirements on a FMCSA Clearinghouse Query
• Must provide a medical certificate
• Repeated physical effort including driving for several hours per day or several hours at a time, standing and walking for extended periods of time (more than several hours), loading and unloading equipment into and out of company vehicles, walking on varying ground surfaces and frequently lifting a minimum of 50 pounds
• Working from elevated platforms, ladders or truck beds
• Operating hand/power tools, manual dexterity to operate keyboards and smart phones, physical agility to use arms, legs and hands repetitively
• Working outdoors, working safely under adverse environmental and weather conditions which include high speed traffic areas, heavy construction equipment, fuel fumes and construction substances
• Comfortable around vehicles moving through work zones and maintaining constant awareness of surroundings on construction site including placement of machinery and equipment, other employees and construction activities
• Vision adequate to see moving vehicles, read highway construction MOT signs, read instructions, manuals, reports, and construction plans
• Hearing adequate to hear approaching vehicles, audible commands at a distance from supervisors, conversations in person, and over the telephone
• Communicating clearly - both written and verbally, ability to complete daily paperwork as required by supervisor
• Working a flexible schedule which can include day or night shifts, weekends and/or holidays, adjusting to a changing work schedule, working overtime and working individually and as a team with other employees
• Valid driver's license required, will require passing MVR and controlled substance test, may require background and criminal record check. Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations
• Must maintain company standards post-employment for background checks, criminal record, driving record and controlled substance/drug testing