Truck Driver

KEMRON Environmental Services; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc. in Chattanooga, TN, seeks a Truck Driver to operate articulating dump trucks, water trucks, and other heavy trucks on road and jobsite conditions to transport materials, equipment, and supplies.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading, vehicle inspections, maintenance, traffic control, and general site support, with emphasis on safety, OSHA compliance, and working outdoors near active construction.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience operating articulating trucks and/or heavy trucks.
• Minimum two years of experience in environmental construction, remediation, or similar field construction work.
• Clear five-year motor vehicle record and ability to meet KEMRON vehicle insurance requirements.
• Knowledge of safe loading, backing, dumping, positioning, and truck operation on slopes and rough terrain.
• Familiarity with construction and remediation methods, tools, hazards, and safety precautions.
• Ability to perform routine inspections and identify basic maintenance or repair needs.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, exercise sound judgment, and work safely with site personnel without continuous supervision.
• Dependable attendance and the ability to remain alert to changing site conditions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maneuver articulating dump trucks, water trucks, and other heavy trucks on roads and active project sites, including rough terrain, slopes, backing areas, and dumping areas.
• Load, haul, unload, dump, spray, and pump materials as assigned, accounting for site conditions, vehicle capabilities, and production needs.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections, preventive maintenance, and cleaning. Identify and promptly report equipment defects, maintenance needs, and safety concerns.
• Assist with traffic control devices and perform flagging duties or follow flagger direction as required.
• Provide general labor and other assigned site support.
• Follow KEMRON and site-specific health and safety plans, operating procedures, and applicable OSHA requirements. Maintain awareness of nearby equipment, vehicles, and personnel.

Skills

CDL license

Heavy truck operation

HAZWOPER training

First Aid

CPR training

Safety awareness

Education

OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training

Job description

KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking a Truck Driver to support environmental construction and remediation projects in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area. This position operates articulating dump trucks, water trucks, and other heavy trucks in on-road and off-road conditions to transport project materials, equipment, and supplies. Responsibilities include loading and unloading, vehicle inspections, routine maintenance, traffic control, and general site support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS OF POSITION

• Safely operate and maneuver articulating dump trucks, water trucks, and other heavy trucks on roads and active project sites, including rough terrain, slopes, backing areas, and dumping areas.
• Load, haul, unload, dump, spray, and pump materials as assigned, accounting for site conditions, vehicle capabilities, and production needs.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections, preventive maintenance, and cleaning. Identify and promptly report equipment defects, maintenance needs, and safety concerns.
• Assist with traffic control devices and perform flagging duties or follow flagger direction as required.
• Provide general labor and other assigned site support.
• Follow KEMRON and site‑specific health and safety plans, operating procedures, and applicable OSHA requirements. Maintain awareness of nearby equipment, vehicles, and personnel.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Minimum five years of experience operating articulating trucks and/or heavy trucks.
• Minimum two years of experience in environmental construction, remediation, or similar field construction work.
• Clear five-year motor vehicle record and ability to meet KEMRON vehicle insurance requirements.
• Knowledge of safe loading, backing, dumping, positioning, and truck operation on slopes and rough terrain.
• Familiarity with construction and remediation methods, tools, hazards, and safety precautions.
• Ability to perform routine inspections and identify basic maintenance or repair needs.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, exercise sound judgment, and work safely with site personnel without continuous supervision.
• Dependable attendance and the ability to remain alert to changing site conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed outdoors on active construction and remediation sites. Conditions may include rain, extreme heat, humidity, dust, vibration, hazardous materials, moving equipment, and loud noise.

Duties require extended periods of sitting, standing, walking over uneven terrain, reaching, and using hands to operate tools and controls. Employees must be able to perform manual work, frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds. Tasks require vision, coordination, and situational awareness sufficient for safe operation.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Current CDL preferred.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and current eight-hour refresher, when applicable, preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR training preferred.
• Residence within 50 miles of the Chattanooga project site preferred.
• Must pass the required HAZWOPER medical examination and, for tasks requiring respiratory protection, meet applicable medical clearance requirements.
• Must read, understand, and follow KEMRON and worksite Health and Safety Plans and standard operating procedures.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer/Vets/Disability

This description outlines the principal duties and requirements of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as needed.