Water Truck Driver

Barnard Construction; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnard Construction is seeking a Water Truck Driver to support construction projects in Deming and Santa Teresa, NM. The role requires operating a water truck, applying water for compaction and dust control, and maintaining vehicle safety and compliance with DOT regulations.

Ideal candidates have a valid CDL A with Hazmat/Tanker endorsement and at least two years of fueling/oiling heavy equipment, with a proven safe driving record for demanding field work across wide hours and rugged sites.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL A with Hazmat/Tanker endorsement.
• At least 2 years of experience fueling and oiling heavy equipment.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive truck to transport water for construction projects and to apply water for compaction and/or dust control on the site.
• Perform daily safety checks of fluid levels and inspections for leaks or damage.
• Maintain vehicle in safe operating order and notify supervisor if repairs are needed.
• Perform incidental work items and duties within other crafts as required.
• Adhere to safety and occupational hazard guidelines and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Skills

CDL A

Hazmat/Tanker endorsement

Heavy equipment fueling

DOT regulations knowledge

Job description

Water Truck Driver

Job Locations: US-NM-Deming | US-NM-Santa Teresa

Job ID: 2026-1698

Number of Openings: 1

Category: Field Personnel

Overview

Position Detail

We are looking to fill positions in Columbus, NM.- Barnard Construction Company, Inc., based in Bozeman, Montana, is a heavy-civil construction company with projects underway across North America. Barnard is ranked by Engineering News-Record, a leading construction industry periodical, as one of the nation's Top 400 civil contractors. We specialize in dam construction and rehabilitation, power transmission and distribution, tunneling, inland marine, oil, gas, utility, and sewer and water pipeline projects. We offer competitive salaries, profit sharing, 401(k)s, a generous health plan, annual bonuses, and challenging career opportunities with a financially solid company. Barnard's people are the reason for the success of the company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel, people who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for excellence. At Barnard, we build the riskiest, most difficult, complex jobs we can find and we hire people who thrive on tough work and demanding opportunities.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Must possess competence in the following areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive and effective manner:

• At least 2yrs of experience fueling and oiling heavy equipment.
• Must have a valid CDL A with a Hazmat/Tanker endorsement.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations.
• Drives truck to transport water for construction projects and to apply water for compaction and/or dust control on the construction site.
• Perform daily safety checks of fluid levels on oil, water, fuel and inspections for leaks and damage to vehicle before operation.
• Responsible for daily maintenance of vehicle to remain in proper and safe working order.
• Responsible for notifying supervisor if vehicle needs to be repaired.
• Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts.
• Understands safety and occupational hazards of work.
• Satisfactory driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to exert heavy physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb or crawl.
• Ability to correctly rig and hoist material.
• Ability to tolerate heights without fear.
• Ability to maintain balance.
• Able to enter the cab of a vehicle or piece of equipment that is 3 feet or more off the ground.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time, reach for, handle, and manipulate items and to work in extreme weather conditions (cold and wet).
• Able to work long, irregular and varied hours, six to seven day per week, 50 to 70 hours per week.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to safely and effectively perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal , state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

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