What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Haul Driver position at Orion Group Holdings, Inc.?
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is accountable for driving trucks with capacity of more than 3 tons, to transport machines, heavy or light equipment, tools, and materials to and from specified destinations, by performing the following duties.
The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion, which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork most importantly, with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity .
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Possesses the ability to drive vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more.
- Possesses the ability to tow a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,001 pounds or more.
- Delivers general construction / high reach equipment- telehandlers up to 10K, skid steers, backhoes, boom lifts, materials including lumber and rebars.
- Loads, chains and binds equipment to truck or trailer.
- Performs pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Communicates with dispatch to ensure equipment is delivered as efficiently as
- Records and reports any damage to the equipment.
- Performs minor vehicle maintenance.
- All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company.
- Responsible and accountable for incumbent's own personal safety.
- Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent encounters.
- Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
- Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
- Reports violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
- Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of (3) years of experience driving a commercial vehicle. Must have construction equipment knowledge. Previous flatbed experience preferred. Equipment hauling experience preferred. Local delivery experience preferred. Basic computer skills preferred
In addition, the incumbent must have :
The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) if required to work or visit the jobsite. This may include hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, or other equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.
The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel. Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.
