What are the responsibilities and job description for the DOT Truck Pusher position at Alpha Paving?
The DOT Truck Pusher is responsible for assisting in the safe and efficient movement of trucks, equipment, and materials on and off job sites or facilities. The role includes managing traffic, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and operating trucks or heavy machinery when necessary. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, have experience in truck operation, and be able to work in challenging environments.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. We actively promote diversity and inclusion within our workforce. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications
- Experience Proven experience as a truck pusher, heavy equipment operator, or in a similar logistics/transportation role.
- Certification Valid DOT driver’s license (CDL) and any other relevant certifications (e.g., heavy equipment operation, safety training).
- Skills Strong communication and problem-solving skills, ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Physical Requirements Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy items, and work in various weather conditions.
- Knowledge Familiarity with DOT regulations, safety standards, and general construction or industrial site operations.
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods Constantly
- Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another Rarely
- Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching Rarely
- Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions Rarely
- Talking and hearing to communicate with others Constantly
- Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screensConstantly
- Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment Rarely
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers Constantly
- Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like Never
- Operating machinery and/or power tools Rarely
- Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment Occasionally
- The ability to travel regionally or nationally Rarely
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing Constantly
- Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds Occasionally
- Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds Rarely
- Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more Never
- Low temperatures Occasionally
- High temperatures Occasionally
- Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind Rarely
- Noisy environments Rarely
- Hazardous conditionsNever
- Shift work, to include overnight workOccasionally
- Frequent overtime, including weekends Occacionally
- Office environment Constantly
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. We actively promote diversity and inclusion within our workforce. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.