Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
General Purpose
Individuals in this position are responsible for transporting pre-cast concrete wall panels to job sites and assisting with unloading the truck.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Conduct pre and post trip inspections as required by federal regulations.
- Check straps to make sure walls are secure prior to leaving ACS premises.
- Operate a Class A truck/trailer through all types of environments, including off road on job sites.
- Assists crane operator by helping attach crane rigging to panels during unloading.
- Prepare empty trailers for return to plant.
- Transport decked trailers.
- Refuel and clean vehicle.
- Report road incidents to Field Operations Manager/Site & Crew Coordinator.
- Follow traffic laws.
- Report mechanical problems to garage.
- Keep commercial driver license current.
- Keep medical certificate current.
- Provide hand signals to crane operators.
- Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
- Maneuver trucks into unloading position, following signals from set crew and crane operators, when necessary.
- Couple and uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air and electrical lines, and manipulating fifth-wheel locks.
- Remove loose debris from trailers.
Requirements:
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Class A CDL driver license.
- Current medical card.
- A minimum of one year driving experience.
Core Competencies
- Good time management skills.
- Good navigation skills.
- The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while driving.
- The ability to operate vehicle in a safe and courteous manner.
- The ability to think quickly and react to situations on the highway.
- The product being hauled is heavy. Loss of a load on a highway could create a catastrophic accident. Drivers need to make sure they are taking the time to secure their load correctly.
- Be aware of the weight being transported, access to job sites and excavation hazards.
Working Conditions
- While performing the duties of this job, the individual will be working in outside weather conditions. Individuals will be exposed to wet, cold and humid conditions, fumes and vibration.
- The noise level is moderate when working in the field.
- Ground on job sites may be uneven and difficult to walk on.
Physical Demands
- Must be able to wear appropriate PPE (hard hats/work boots).
- Must be able to wear safety harnesses.
- Must be able to climb in and out of truck cab.
- Must be able to climb a ladder.
- Must be able to sit, talk and hear.
- Must be able to use hands and fingers and reach with hands and arms.
- Must be able to balance, bend with knees and walk.
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.