Aggregate Driver (Materials)

The Aggregate Driver will be responsible for safely driving a multi-axle double-trailer truck for transporting aggregate and asphalt materials.

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full-time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental, and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

$30.86/hour

Responsibilities

• Operates an over-length Class A tractor and 2 trailer combination vehicles safely, obeying all traffic laws.
• Performs a pre-trip and post-trip inspection, recording all deficiencies on a DVIR and communicate with maintenance department as necessary.
• Records all necessary daily trips/loads as directed.
• Communicates with dispatch daily for all loads regarding times, material and locations as required.
• Makes necessary adjustments to equipment and material being hauled (e.g. secure tarp and tailgate).
• Cleans off rails and tailgate of debris.
• Regular washing of vehicle to include all exterior parts of the tractor and bed.
• Keeps the inside of the vehicle clean, neat and free of garbage.
• Works in a safe manner at all times following all DOT, OSHA, MSHA and CPC safety guidelines.
• Reports all incidents/injuries to management as soon as they occur.
• Attends safety meetings as scheduled by management.
• May be required to perform other related duties.

Education

High school diploma/GED.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Class A driver’s license with a clean driving record and doubles endorsement.
• Current DOT Medical Certificate.
• Experience driving a tractor and 2 trailer combination commercial vehicle.
• Use radio to communicate with company personnel.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
• Physical requirements: climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting (up to 75 lbs.), stretching, driving/sitting and shifting gears.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety.
• Steel-toed boots are required; ANSI approved PPE will be provided and must be used when required.
• Able to work in wet and/or dry conditions and extreme heat and cold.
• Subject to random drug and alcohol screens as required by Company and DOT regulations.
• Work varying shifts with varying start and stop times and availability on weekends when needed.
• Experience hauling aggregate materials preferred.

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.

Location: Santa Maria, CA, US, 93454

Job Type: Hourly - Full-Time