Operator Haul Truck

Cemex US; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Cemex US is seeking a Dump Truck Operator to drive and operate a heavy dump truck up to 150 tons, transporting sand, gravel and stone. You will perform safety inspections, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with CEMEX, OSHA and MSHA standards.

Responsibilities include loading, unloading, reporting malfunctions, and assisting teammates as needed while upholding high safety and quality standards on site.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with similar or same equipment or truck.
• Be able to read, write, and speak English.
• High school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate truck to transport and dump
• Pull lever or turn cranks to tilt body and dump contents
• Move hand and foot controls to move truck forward or back to loosen and dump material
• Operate other mechanical equipment to load truck
• Maintain and check equipment—mechanic and hydraulic systems
• Prepare operational check list and reports malfunctions requiring repair
• Perform safety walk around inspection before shift
• Fuel and clean the truck cab
• Replace or assist other workers as needed or directed
• Adhere to all CEMEX, OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations at all times
• Wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds
• Meet or exceed company safety standards
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management

Skills

Experience with dump trucks

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

Company OverviewCemex US is a leader in the building materials industry, known for our innovation, quality, and operational excellence. With over a century of expertise, we are committed to delivering products and services that meet the needs of our customers and communities across the globe. At Cemex, we believe in investing in our people, offering competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team. Join us and build your career with a company that is

Company OverviewCemex US is a leader in the building materials industry, known for our innovation, quality, and operational excellence. With over a century of expertise, we are committed to delivering products and services that meet the needs of our customers and communities across the globe. At Cemex, we believe in investing in our people, offering competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team. Join us and build your career with a company that is Building a Better Future.

Job SummaryDrives and operates dump truck (up to 150 tons) equipped with dump body to transport and dump loose materials such as sand, gravel and stone.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive and operate truck to transport and dump
• Pull lever or turn cranks to tilt body and dump contents
• Move hand and foot controls to move truck forward or back to loosen and dump material adhering to body of the truck
• Operate other mechanical equipment to load truck
• Maintain and check equipment-mechanic and hydraulic systems
• Prepare operational check list and reports malfunctions requiring repair
• Perform safety walk around inspection before shift
• Fuel and clean the truck cab
• Replace or assist other workers as needed or directed
• Adhere to all CEMEX, OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations at all times
• Wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds
• Meet or exceed company safety standards
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Prior experience required with similar or same equipment or truck
• Be able to read, write, and speak English
• High school diploma preferred
• Bilingual a plus
• Prior experience required with similar or same equipment or truck
• Be able to read, write, and speak English
• High school preferred
• Bilingual a plus

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to carry out simple oral and written instructions and deal with simple problems from standardized situations
• Basic mathematical skills, including addition and subtraction, two digit numbers and units of measurements
• Ability to read English sufficiently to be able to read all sentences
• Basic English language skills to recognize words and differences between words
• Ability to detect safety hazards and equipment malfunctioning and respond accordingly
• Ability to operate equipment in reverse using mirrors
• Basic mechanical knowledge to detect potential breakdown of equipment
• High level of attentiveness and physical coordination to operate truck safely in heavy traffic areas

Working Conditions

• Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors.
• Must wear protective equipment while at the location

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform all job functions which include, walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, turning, climbing to a significant degree, and/or pulling of controls
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment
• Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
• Heavy Work-Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment
• Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to, pushing, turning, and/or pulling of controls

Legal Notices

CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates. CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws. CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer. Arizona Smoke-Free Act. CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona’s Smoke-Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes 36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.

CEMEX offers both competitive pay and benefits. Benefits applicable to this position may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well. You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well-Being page. (https://www.cemexusa.com/careers/life-at-cemex/benefits-well-being).

EEO Statement - En Español

CEMEX es una institución EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/acción afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religión, discapacidad física o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientación sexual, información genética, identidad de género, o expresión de género en los programas o actividades los cuales opera.