Truck Driver

Kiewit-Corporation-cba042a0; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a CDL Driver to transport materials between company work sites, load and unload, and perform pre-trip inspections. This role requires a commercial driver’s license and the ability to operate medium to large trucks on private roads and public highways.

You will maintain logs, follow safety rules, and assist with basic vehicle maintenance. Overtime, nights, and weekend work may be required by workload. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred with field experience.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium to large trucks, transporting materials between company work sites via private roads and public highways.
• Load and unload trucks, using other equipment such as forklifts as needed.
• Secure cargo for transport using rope, blocks, or covers.
• Obtain proper and complete documentation prior to moving materials.
• Collect delivery instructions and verify routes.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report any defects or repairs needed.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks such as adding oil, fuel, or fluids.
• Maintain logs of working hours or vehicle maintenance according to regulations.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Safety awareness

Tool use

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

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The Driver will load and unload materials and deliver to, from and within work sites as required. This position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL).

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Operate medium to large sized trucks, transporting materials between company work sites using private roads and driving on public highways.
• Load and unload trucks, using other equipment as necessary, such as forklifts.
• Secure cargo for transport, using rope, blocks, or covers.
• Obtain proper and complete documentation prior to moving materials.
• Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections and report any defects, damage, or repairs needed.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or fluids.
• Maintain logs of working hours, or of vehicle maintenance, following applicable state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.

Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Few contractors can build what Kiewit builds, the way Kiewit builds it. We only hire the best — and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best.

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