CDL Class A Truck Driver Building Materials - Newport News
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* Employee Referral Eligible** $1500.00 Sign-On Bonus*Build Your Career. Build America's Future.Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.What You'll Do:Promote Safety. Take an active role in prioritizing safety for yourself and others at all times in accordance with Vulcan standards while operating equipment in and out of the plant.Operate Commercial Trucks and Equipment. Operate a commercial truck to haul and transport loose materials such as sand, gravel, crushed rock, and/or other building materials. May operate equipment within the plant to load materials. The ideal candidate must hold a valid CDL Class A license.Inspect Equipment. Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with Vulcan standards. Complete daily mobile equipment reports and other relevant documentation with accuracy. Must be able to handle and understand Department of Transportation regulations, keeping all documentation up to date.Maintain Equipment. Maintain equipment performance by checking vehicle fluid levels, and assist in performing other minor maintenance. Report unsafe mechanical conditions to supervisor.Monitor Processes, Materials, and Surroundings. Monitor your surroundings when operating equipment in and out of the plant and report any necessary maintenance or adjustments that may be required to ensure safety.Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.Skills You'll Need:Experience. Previous experience operating commercial trucks or heavy construction equipment is preferred.Ready to Drive. Must possess a commercial driver's license and have a valid DOT physical or the ability to get one. The ideal candidate must also be able to drive a truck with a manual transmission.Knowledge of Best Practices. Knowledge of general principles and practices of operating and servicing heavy construction equipment is preferred. Experience with Department of Transportation rules and regulations for transporting heavy equipment is preferred.Flexibility. Must be willing to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.What You'll Like About Us:Work-Life Balance. At Vulcan Materials Company, we are focused on improving our employees' work-life balance. We understand the impact of weekly fluctuating work hours or lack of hours for our full-time Ready-Mix employees. As part of our commitment, we have implemented a Year-Round 30-hour Weekly Guarantee to ensure our employees receive more consistent work hours and are not impacted when there is a lack of work due to weather or other business conditions.Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impacts daily lives - and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.Training and Development. We see our development programs, and helping our employees meet their goals, as a key part of our business.Hourly Range: the hourly range for this role is between $21.63 - $30.12. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate's compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.NOTICE TO TEMPORARY STAFFING AGENCIES, PLACEMENT SERVICES AND PROFESSIONAL RECRUITERSVulcan Materials Company has an internal recruiting department. Please review our policy as it relates to the use of temporary staffing agencies, placement services and professional recruiters.