Haul Truck Driver

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Holcim Us, a leading supplier of quality, construction building materials in the United States, has immediate openings for a  Haul Truck Driver to support operations at the Fredericksburg, VA Quarry. This position will be responsible for installing and assembling new machines and equipment. Maintaining a preventative maintenance schedule for inspecting, servicing, and testing machinery. Hours may vary depending on the needs of the business.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Hauls materials, supplies, and equipment between distant points with opertaing vehicle in safe manner.
• Loads and unloads or supervises the loading and unloading of assigned equipment, limiting the load to a safe capacity
• Maintain a truck log, operating a radio or other communication equipment, and prepare paperwork.
• Check oil and water, performing safety evaluations, and following directions to haul and dump loads accordingly
• Safety Responsibilities - Understand and comply with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies to assume that environmental, health and safety are the first priority of the business. Actively support key safety initiatives at the facility and assist the department as needed to improve EHS performance and results.
• Communicates with load and unload areas, hauls materials safely to designated areas and maintains safe speed and observes all plant traffic controls.
• Performs walk-around pre-trip safety inspections. Identifies any safety problems or concerns and report any unsafe conditions to Supervisor including near misses and any other areas where safety can be improved.
• Performs maintenance activities to ensure haul truck is maintained to the required standard and assist with other plant maintenance activities as required including site housekeeping or clean up activities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Required Work Experience: Prior experience operating haulage trucks or heavy equipment
• Excellent driving record
• 5+ years Heavy Equipment operation expereince 
• Knowledge of heavy equipment safety protocol, machinery maintenance, and weighing procedures are helpful skills in this role
• Current/Vaild DOT card
• Knowledge of the applicable occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Excellent oral communication skills with close attention to detail
• Required Computer and Software Skills: Basic computer skills
• A background in construction is also beneficial in dump truck operator jobs (Preferrable)
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Reliable transportation 
• Licenses Required: N/A
• Strong safety orientation
• Must be able to work second shift hours as directed by supervisor, typical start time between 1pm-11:00pm
• Ability to work Monday through Friday, and occasional Saturdays

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors. 
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day