Truck Driver- Honey Grove, Texas

Granite Construction Company; Honey Grove (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction Company in Honey Grove, TX seeks an experienced truck driver with 1–3 years of experience to transport materials to and from job sites. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver license are required.

Applicants should be able to read maps, follow safety practices, and handle hauling with precision. Responsibilities include delivering goods, handling receipts, logging trips, and performing basic vehicle inspections.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret road maps.
• Ability to practice good safety habits on site and on the road.
• Ability to follow set hauling and scheduling instructions.
• Ability to judge distances and loads accurately.

Responsibilities

• Drives truck to destination, applying knowledge of driving regulations and area roads.
• Prepares receipts for load picked up.
• Collects payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
• May maintain truck log in compliance with regulations.
• May maintain telephone or radio contact with supervisor for delivery instructions.
• May load and unload truck.
• May inspect truck equipment and supplies (tires, lights, brakes, etc).
• May perform emergency roadside repairs (tire changes, bulbs, spark plugs).
• May secure cargo during transit.

Skills

Read maps

Safety habits

Follow instructions

Distance/weight judgment

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

General Summary

Honey Grove, TX- Drives truck with capacity of more than 3 tons, to transport materials to and from specified destinations. Articulated truck driving experience preferrered,, but not required.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Drives truck to destination, applying knowledge of driving regulations and area roads.
• Prepares receipts for load picked up.
• Collects payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
• May maintain truck log, according to state and federal regulations.
• May maintain telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
• May load and unload truck.
• May inspect truck equipment and supplies, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
• May perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs.
• May position blocks and tie rope around items to secure cargo during transit.

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience.

Certification

License required.

Work Experience

1 to 3 yrs. experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Workers should be able to:

• Read and interpret road maps
• Practice good safety habits
• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings
• Follow instructions and meet set standards for hauling and scheduling
• Judge distances and weights accurately
• Make decisions based on verifiable standards

Physically, workers must be able to

• Stoop, bend, and crouch
• Use hands, arms, and legs fully
• See well (either naturally or with correction)
• Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers.

Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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