Dump Truck Driver - $1500 Sign On Bonus

Why Gerken Leasing Co., Ltd.:

At The Gerken Companies, our success is rooted in an ongoing demonstration of our core values. We act with integrity when dealing with customers, suppliers, and coworkers. Safety is a priority; our entire team works to keep each other safe at work. We believe in shared success; when we help customers succeed, they keep coming back, and we can offer team members rewarding and stable livelihoods. Professional development is critical to growing a solid team, so we train and empower our teams to do great work. Finally, community support is our passion because we do more than work in the communities our companies serve; we live here, too.

Job Summary:

The individual filling this position will work primarily the first shift with the benefit of being home every night. This individual will maintain and operate a dump truck, hauling various materials from quarries/sand & gravel pits to jobsites for placement, backfill, and stockpiling.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely operate a dump truck to transport materials such as asphalt, gravel, etc. to and from sites.
• Utilize specified fleet app(s) for receiving dispatches, checking in and out, and real-time communication with Logistic's Team as well as internal and external customers.
• Complete paperless Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) using company-approved digital tools.
• Follow designated routes and schedules to ensure timely delivery of materials
• Load and unload materials using truck's hydraulic system
• Use hand tools to clean out bed of truck when needed
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck to ensure it is in good working condition
• Maintain cleanliness of the truck
• Comply with all traffic laws, regulations, and company policies
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, dispatchers, and other team members

Other Required Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
• Must be able to access and navigate the facility.
• Able to safely climb and descend ladders.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in operational areas.
• The position will require work outside of normal business hours.

Skills/Abilities:

• Must hold a minimum of a Class B CDL with manual transmission; Class A CDL is preferred.
• Must have a current valid DOT physical
• Must have a clean driving record
• Demonstrate good judgement and discretion.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends as required by business demands

Education and Experience:

• 2-3 years driving experience preferred
• High school diploma or GED required

Competitive Benefits Package:

• $1500 sign-on bonus for new hires.
• Company-Paid/Discounted YMCA Membership
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer contribution to Health Savings Account with enrollment in High Deductible Health Plan
• Traditional and Roth 401k Plans w/ Employer Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance Policy
• Paid Time Off (Personal, Holiday, Bereavement)
• DOT Physical Reimbursement

Join our team and be part of a company that values safety, teamwork, and professional growth!

Note: This job description is subject to change and does not constitute an employment agreement. This position description is not all-inclusive. This position is required to perform miscellaneous duties and functions as may be assigned. This includes working in all classifications that an employee may be assigned to. Nothing in the job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status.

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