Tractor Trailer/Truck Driver

CRH; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive health insurance (med/dx

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Safety-first culture

Job summary

APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, a CRH Company, is seeking a tractor trailer driver to join our team in Kansas. You will help keep operations running smoothly, uphold safety standards, and deliver exceptional service across sites. The role requires a valid CDL Class B license and alignment with DOT regulations.

The position offers competitive pay, health benefits, a 401(k) plan with matching, paid time off, and opportunities for growth within a large organization with a small-company feel.

Qualifications

• Must hold a CDL Class B license with hazmat/tanker endorsements a plus.
• Pass DOT pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Provide I-9 documentation; be 18+ years old.
• Commitment to safety and professional conduct.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, overtime, outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor trailer and comply with DOT regulations.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and maintain logs.
• Load/unload materials safely and maintain vehicle.
• Follow dispatch instructions and stay compliant with laws.
• Mentor less experienced team members and support labor duties as needed.

Skills

CDL Class B

Hazmat endorsement

Tanker endorsement

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job ID: 528330

APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, is a multi-million dollar heavy highway contractor that was established in 1874, and has multiple asphalt plants, ready mix plants, rock quarries and sand operations in Kansas. Shears is diversified with public, private and commercial work including paving, utility, dirt-grading and concrete flat work. Our valued employees produce quality work and products in a competitive market with safety first at all times. If you are seeking a rewarding career with challenging work, a variety of responsibilities, potential for advancement and looking for benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel, come join our team.

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Why Drive with Us?

• Competitive pay – Earn $20 an hour, commensurate with your skills and experience.
• Growth opportunities – Advance in your career while working with supportive leaders.
• Safety-first culture – Protect yourself and your team with the best practices and equipment.
• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, and personal days.

About Opportunity

As a tractor trailer truck driver, you’ll be a vital part of our team, collaborating with co-workers and managers to keep operations running smoothly. You’ll be trusted to uphold our high standards for safety and professionalism while delivering exceptional service.

• Work collaboratively within a team environment and engage with both co-workers and management.
• Champion safety by strictly adhering to all company policies, OSHA/MSHA regulations, and DOT guidelines.
• Perform thorough daily inspections of your vehicle and maintain necessary documentation for compliance.
• Follow dispatch instructions and obey all applicable laws and regulations.
• Keep meticulous logs of vehicle mileage and monitor gauges during operation.
• Load and unload materials safely and efficiently, with care for product quality.
• Maintain your truck in clean, top-notch condition, performing minor service and maintenance as needed.
• Foster a safe work environment for yourself and your colleagues, using clear communication, including hand signals and constant eye contact when backing.
• Support and mentor less experienced team members to help build a stronger, more capable workforce.
• Adapt and assist by performing general labor and other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

We seek professionals who are committed to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will:

• Pass a DOT pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check.
• Thrify in a safety-sensitive workplace and pass a “Fit for Work” physical.
• Provide valid documentation for I-9 verification.
• Demonstrate professionalism and a courteous attitude toward co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Show flexibility to work nights, weekends, overtime, and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strictly follow all safety procedures and wear PPE in designated areas.
• Hold a current driver’s license that meets state requirements (CDL, Class B; hazmat and tanker endorsements a plus).
• Maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets company standards.
• Be at least 18 years old to comply with workplace safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in the construction field is a strong asset.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.
• Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs as needed.
• Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.
• Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.
• Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

EOE/Vet/Disability

APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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