Vac Truck Operator

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As a top heavy civil construction company, we are dedicated to transforming landscapes across these regions, and we want you to join our team. With a relentless focus on safety, people, quality, and production, we tackle diverse projects that range from roadways and bridges to water infrastructure and environmental restoration.

Our team is comprised of highly skilled individuals, just like you, who are ready to put their best boot forward. Get ready to unearth your true potential and dig into the exciting world of HEI Civil!

We are looking to hire an experienced Vac Truck Operator to join our team!

Responsibilities:

• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned vehicle.

• Drive vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.

• Pick-up and safely transport heavy equipment to the intended destination.

• Ensure contents are properly secured in a truck, flatbed to prevent damage/injury.

• Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries.

• Assist in mapping driving routes.

• Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely transport and delivery.

• Communicate with dispatch as needed.

• Confirm that the contents of each shipment load match the manifest document.

• Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip.

• Check weather conditions and road reports before departure.

• Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean.

• Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)

• Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered.

• Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times.

• Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs.

• Track and report working hours.

• Adhere to company rules and regulations.

• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in according to the weather/road conditions.

• Comply with DOT regulations.

• Make safety a priority at all times.

• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with Tanker endorsement required.

• Clean driving record with no moving violations.

• Must pass a background check and drug test.

• Skilled at driving and parking large, heavy vehicles.

• Alert, focused, and detail oriented.

• Comfortable with long-haul transport.

• Proficient using GPS and other routing systems.

• Map reading and route planning experience.

• Self-starter who works well independently.

• Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful.

Education and Experience:

• Education: High school diploma/GED preferred.

• Experience: 2+ years of proven experience in commercial truck driving.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

• Work is performed most frequently outdoors in weather conditions that vary from freezing temperatures to heat above 90 degrees, in wet and dry conditions.

• Work may be performed in confined spaces.

• Some exposure to odors, gases, dust and dirt may occur.

• The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

• Lifting and carrying 10 up to 60 pounds frequently is required.

• Lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally.

• Reaching and lifting overhead is frequent.

• Standing, crawling, climbing, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling and reaching a majority of the time.

• Work may include manual labor up to and including hand digging.

• Some Saturday work is required. Sundays are rarely needed.

Job Type: Full-time, nonexempt

Salary: Based on experience

Benefits (available after waiting period):

• Paid Sick Leave (PSL)

• Six Paid Holidays

• Health Insurance

• 401K with a discretionary match

• $10,000 company-paid life insurance

• Voluntary dental, vision, life, and Colonial supplemental insurance