What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver Equipment Operator position at Northern Concrete Construction Inc.?
Description
Northern Concrete Construction is an industry leader in large concrete construction jobs meeting needs of general contractors.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This role requires the employee to drive and operator equipment such as boom trucks, pump trucks, conveyors, semi’s, lifts, skid loaders, tractors, etc. in addition to Yard Laborer duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the major functions of this position and are not intended to be a detailed description of all the work/functions that may be required. Other duties may be assigned. Individual will work a varied schedule based on client needs.
- Safely drive and operate boom trucks, pump trucks, conveyors, tractor trailers and any other equipment as required.
- Load and unload trucks and executes job site deliveries in accordance with company safety and regulatory guidelines.
- Perform annual DOT inspections and ensure compliance with all DOT and OSHA regulations.
- Inspect vehicle, parts/accessories, load and securement to determine safe operating condition prior to departure on trip.
- Operates vehicle in compliance with company rules and all applicable state and federal regulations, and in accordance with accepted principles of safe driving.
- Perform minor vehicle and equipment repairs and preventative maintenance activities as needed.
- Execute the material stocking process from vendors (ensure accuracy of PO).
- Maintain the yard and all other Northern Concrete Construction, Inc.’s facilities and property.
- Report all accidents or incidents of equipment damage involving employee or company equipment.
- Maintain trip records as required.
- Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations including driver’s logs, records of fuel purchases, mileage records, etc.
- Proper use and care of all equipment assigned to him/her for the performance of his/her duties.
- Load and unload equipment as required.
- Involved in the manufacturing of jobsite materials (may include fabrication/welding).
- Successfully inventory trucks with required materials and equipment.
- Ensures the cleanliness of company vehicles, equipment and premises.
- Complete repair and follow-up paperwork.
- Order parts when needed.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Basic knowledge of vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATIONS: Obtain and maintain within one (1) month of hire the following:
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A
- Must maintain a Federal Medical Card
- Aerial and lift certification
- Successfully complete NCC Safety Training
LANGUAGE SKILLS.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret state and federal regulations, driver’s logs, mileage records, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to read schematics related to repair and maintenance of equipment.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to read concrete plans.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
- Ability to comprehend and apply concepts of adding and subtraction two-and-three-digit numbers and basic algebra and geometry.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
- Ability to comprehend and apply principles of multiplication and division.
REASONING ABILITY
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to problem solve.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to stand between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
- Ability to walk between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
- Ability to sit greater than 2/3 of the time.
- Ability to use hands greater than 2/3 of the time.
- Ability to reach with hands and arms greater than 2/3 of the time.
- Ability to climb or balance between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
- Ability to talk and hear greater than 2/3 of the time.
- Ability to lift/carry 80 pounds or more 1/3 of the time.
- Ability to push or pull up to 25 pounds less than 1/3 of the time.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds less than 1/3 of the time.
- Ability to use close vision (20 inches or less) less than 1/3 of the time for computer work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Operating trucks/equipment subject to all DOT, State and Federal laws.
- Noise level in the work environment is loud.
- The normal work environment is outside in all weather conditions or indoors in a non-temperature-controlled environment.
- May be exposed to confined spaces.
- Exposure to hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
- Individual must be able to travel up to 80% of the time.
Northern Concrete Construction is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer committed to workplace diversity. All applicants will be considered with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
