Construction driver job description
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Construction driver requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in construction driver job postings.
Sample construction driver requirements
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Ability to safely operate construction vehicles such as dump trucks, bulldozers, and excavators
- Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations
- Physical strength and stamina to perform manual labor tasks such as loading and unloading materials
- Adherence to safety protocols and procedures
Sample required construction driver soft skills
- Excellent communication skills to effectively coordinate with site supervisors and team members
- Problem-solving skills to navigate unexpected obstacles on job sites
- Attention to detail to ensure accurate and timely completion of tasks
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to work long hours and adapt to changing work environments
Construction driver job description example 1
ATI Physical Therapy construction driver job description
Lang Restoration & Construction has joined forces with ATI Restoration, LLC a national leader in construction restoration. We take pride in assisting all of our customers and clients -- no project is too big or too small. We have an immediate opening for a Construction Driver in our Atlanta, GA location.The Construction Driver is responsible for operating company commercial vehicles and delivering/picking up building materials to commercial and residential construction sites in a safe and timely manner. The ideal candidate will have some restoration and construction experience. Have excellent communication skills, adhere to EPA, OSHA, and local requirements regarding safety and hazardous materials handling, and a high degree of mechanical aptitude.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
+ Travel to various job sites to transport equipment and materials, including disposal
+ Perform routed pickups at various job sites for waste/materials of all types.
+ Assist with debris removal from Jobsite to truck
+ Safe operation of company equipment at all times
+ Be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs unassisted
+ Flexible with a schedule that can change daily, including on-call response
+ Ability to respond to company needs with24 hour notice
Requirements and Qualifications
+ High school or equivalent (Preferred)
+ Minimum of 2 years experience operating commercial vehicles in the construction industry
+ Maintained a valid Commercial Class C Driver's license or greater and clean driving record
+ Must be available for emergency response work after-hours and on weekends.
+ Pass pre-employment physical, and drug screening
+ Hazardous Materials Endorsement preferred
+ 40 Hour HAZWOPER training preferred, but not required
+ Must demonstrate an understanding of safe work practices
+ Ability to operate a forklift with proper training
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, termination, promotions, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
+ Travel to various job sites to transport equipment and materials, including disposal
+ Perform routed pickups at various job sites for waste/materials of all types.
+ Assist with debris removal from Jobsite to truck
+ Safe operation of company equipment at all times
+ Be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs unassisted
+ Flexible with a schedule that can change daily, including on-call response
+ Ability to respond to company needs with24 hour notice
Requirements and Qualifications
+ High school or equivalent (Preferred)
+ Minimum of 2 years experience operating commercial vehicles in the construction industry
+ Maintained a valid Commercial Class C Driver's license or greater and clean driving record
+ Must be available for emergency response work after-hours and on weekends.
+ Pass pre-employment physical, and drug screening
+ Hazardous Materials Endorsement preferred
+ 40 Hour HAZWOPER training preferred, but not required
+ Must demonstrate an understanding of safe work practices
+ Ability to operate a forklift with proper training
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, termination, promotions, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.
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Construction driver job description example 2
Olshan Foundation Repair construction driver job description
Olshan Foundation Repair in Little Rock, AR is currently seeking Construction Crew Drivers to join our team! You will be an important team member repairing foundations and more! Olshan Foundation Repair has been around since 1933! We are the premier Foundation Repair experts and enjoy helping families with their home foundation repair needs. We have a culture based on dedication, family, integrity and continuous improvement.
Why work at Olshan Foundation Repair?
- We offer career growth opportunities!
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical insurance
- 401K & Roth
- Year round work and overtime pay
- For a limited time we are offering a sign on bonus! Get yours today!
Construction Laborer/Installer job responsibilities:
- Drive company vehicle
- Work as a team to complete jobs in a timely manner
- Safely operate company equipment
- Prepare and clean jobsites
- Dig, back-fill, and install
- Load and unload materials
Requirements
- Previous general labor experience in construction is a plus, but is not required
- Must be able to lift 50lbs, bend and stoop
- Must be comfortable working outside and walk on uneven ground
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check
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Company DescriptionOlshan Foundation Solutions has been helping families live better since 1933! We are the premier Foundation Repair experts and enjoy helping families with their home foundation repair needs. As an employer, we are committed to employee satisfaction, job safety and professional growth. We are looking for team members that want to be make a difference in the lives of our team members as well as our customers. We are always looking for great people to join our family at Olshan!Dealing with hard-to-fill positions? Let us help.
Construction driver job description example 3
Centuri Group construction driver job description
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Date:Oct 1, 2022
Location: Wareham, MA, US, 02532
Company: Centuri Group, Inc.
Who We Are
Join the leader in underground pipeline construction and get yourself a solid career with solid pay! Take your first step on a clear path to career advancement. Join Us - we've got work for the next 100 years!
Established in 1972, New England Utility Constructors Inc. (NECUO) has been providing underground utility construction solutions to New England for five decades. Known for safety, quality, and excellence, NEUCO specializes in pipeline and natural gas distribution construction. Our well-trained and professional staff aims for excellence on every project. Competitive wages and benefits from day one. Paid training and development. Opportunities to advance. At NEUCO, you are part of a team working to support critical utility and energy infrastructure.
NEUCO is seeking a Construction CDL Driver to join our team! CDL Drivers are responsible for loading, transporting, and unloading equipment, supplies, and earthen materials safely into place. Operates specialized trucks, earth movers, and performs general labor.
What You'll Do
+ Operate a variety of vehicles hauling, loading, and unloading equipment and materials to and from job sites
+ Maintain daily pre-shift vehicle and equipment inspections
+ Perform regular maintenance and cleaning on assigned vehicles and equipment
+ Maintain all industry required Operator Qualifications
+ Perform responsibilities as requested by leadership
What You'll Have
+ Valid Commercial Driver's License
+ High School diploma or equivalent
+ Skill to operate equipment in close proximity to workers and underground utilities
+ Knowledge of DOT regulations pertaining to commercial vehicles
What You'll Get
+ Weekly Payroll
+ Employee Discounts
+ Paid Time Off/Vacation
+ Career Development Opportunities
+ 401K w/ Company Match
+ Voluntary Life Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
+ Competitive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Work Environment
+ Work sites are outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions
+ All worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English; must be fluent in English
+ Work includes prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead, up to 50lbs); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching and feeling; crouching and crawling
+ Work is performed within the "red zone" of heavy equipment
+ Working safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
Legal Stuff
+ Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
+ Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
+ Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results
+ Valid driver's license with clean driving record
+ Pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card
+ With the health and safety of our employees, customers and the communities we serve in mind, all candidates who receive an offer of employment will be required to complete a COVID-19 risk assessment; your responses will help us determine an employment start date
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment
This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management's assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.
Centuri is a Department of Transportation regulated employer. Certain safety-sensitive positions are covered under the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations, 49 CFR Part 40. It is important to note that marijuana remains a drug listed in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. It remains unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under the company's Drug Free Workplace Policy to use or test positive for marijuana.
Nearest Major Market:Cape Cod
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Date:Oct 1, 2022
Location: Wareham, MA, US, 02532
Company: Centuri Group, Inc.
Who We Are
Join the leader in underground pipeline construction and get yourself a solid career with solid pay! Take your first step on a clear path to career advancement. Join Us - we've got work for the next 100 years!
Established in 1972, New England Utility Constructors Inc. (NECUO) has been providing underground utility construction solutions to New England for five decades. Known for safety, quality, and excellence, NEUCO specializes in pipeline and natural gas distribution construction. Our well-trained and professional staff aims for excellence on every project. Competitive wages and benefits from day one. Paid training and development. Opportunities to advance. At NEUCO, you are part of a team working to support critical utility and energy infrastructure.
NEUCO is seeking a Construction CDL Driver to join our team! CDL Drivers are responsible for loading, transporting, and unloading equipment, supplies, and earthen materials safely into place. Operates specialized trucks, earth movers, and performs general labor.
What You'll Do
+ Operate a variety of vehicles hauling, loading, and unloading equipment and materials to and from job sites
+ Maintain daily pre-shift vehicle and equipment inspections
+ Perform regular maintenance and cleaning on assigned vehicles and equipment
+ Maintain all industry required Operator Qualifications
+ Perform responsibilities as requested by leadership
What You'll Have
+ Valid Commercial Driver's License
+ High School diploma or equivalent
+ Skill to operate equipment in close proximity to workers and underground utilities
+ Knowledge of DOT regulations pertaining to commercial vehicles
What You'll Get
+ Weekly Payroll
+ Employee Discounts
+ Paid Time Off/Vacation
+ Career Development Opportunities
+ 401K w/ Company Match
+ Voluntary Life Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
+ Competitive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Work Environment
+ Work sites are outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions
+ All worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English; must be fluent in English
+ Work includes prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead, up to 50lbs); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching and feeling; crouching and crawling
+ Work is performed within the "red zone" of heavy equipment
+ Working safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
Legal Stuff
+ Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
+ Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
+ Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results
+ Valid driver's license with clean driving record
+ Pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card
+ With the health and safety of our employees, customers and the communities we serve in mind, all candidates who receive an offer of employment will be required to complete a COVID-19 risk assessment; your responses will help us determine an employment start date
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment
This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management's assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.
Centuri is a Department of Transportation regulated employer. Certain safety-sensitive positions are covered under the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations, 49 CFR Part 40. It is important to note that marijuana remains a drug listed in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. It remains unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under the company's Drug Free Workplace Policy to use or test positive for marijuana.
Nearest Major Market:Cape Cod
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024