What are the responsibilities and job description for the Triaxle Driver - HRI, Inc. - State College, PA 1 1 position at Colas?
HRI, Inc., a Colas USA subsidiary, operates primarily in, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia. Today, HRI, is a diversified construction company with expertise in highways, airports, water, sewer, treatment plants, bridges, and paving. HRI also has six asphalt plants. Our company benefits from being part of a much larger organization while still maintaining local control over our activities and preserving close ties to the communities we serve. To learn more about HRI visit www.hriinc.com/.
The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
Job Summary
- Operates the specific vehicles used for the project work in their field of specialty (road, pipelines, rail, etc.) in observance of the safety guidelines.
Main Responsibilities
- Must operate truck equipped with a dump body to transport and dump loose materials such as sand, gravel, crushed rock, coal and bituminous paving materials; or must operate a truck equipped with a water tank to transport and spread water on job sites
- Must have skills to conduct pre-trip inspection checklist on equipment such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil and water
- Must be able to handle paperwork concerning Department of Transportation regulations, freight weigh bills, fuel tickets and load tickets
- Must be able to carry out detailed instructions, take directions to job sites, but also must be able to use good judgement in decision making and be able to work without direct supervision.
- Must be able to oil, grease and fuel truck
- Must have the ability to operate the vehicle safely in traffic situations and follow the policies and procedures of the company
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Valid drivers’ license with the ability to maintain a clean driving history
Skills
- The qualified candidates will have a class A or B CDL. Applicants must be able to work varying shifts and long hours dependent on market demands
Physical Requirements
- Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by Company safety guidelines
- Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
- Regularly required to use hands to move and manipulate objects
- Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
- Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain
- Frequent exposure to loud noise
- Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles
- Regularly exposed to fuel, oil, and other chemicals
- Required to work varying hours, including nights/weekends, Overtime as required
- Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements
- Proven track record working safely
- Good work ethic, professional, and positive attitude
- Some travel might be required
- Must comply will all DOT regulations
Benefits and Perks
- Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental and Vision Plans
- Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
- Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- Great starting rates
- Sign on Bonus of $500 will be awarded to all hired candidates after 90 days of employment
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:
- to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying.
- complete any part of the application process.
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Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.
