Job Summary

The Cement Bulk Powder Driver is responsible for safely driving a multi-axle double trailered truck for transporting bulk cement powder from the cement plants to the batch plants. The driver is also required to operate an aggregate haul truck and/or mixer truck as needed.

Benefits

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees.  Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.  All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans.  Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program.  The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

Responsibilities

• Operate a multi-axle double trailered truck safely, obeying all traffic laws
• Make normal operating adjustments to equipment and material being hauled (e.g. secure hatches and hoses)
• Operates pneumatic and conveyor controls
• Perform a pre and post trip inspection, recording all deficiencies on a DVIR and communicate with maintenance department as necessary
• Record all necessary daily trip/load logs as directed
• Communicate with dispatch daily for all loads regarding times, material, and locations as required
• Communicate in a respectful, clear and timely manner
• Regular washing of vehicle to include removal of cement build-up on all exterior parts of tractor and trailer
• Work in a safe manner following all DOT, OSHA, MSHA and CPC safety guidelines
• Report all incidents/accidents/injuries to management as soon as they occur
• Attend safety meetings as scheduled by management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with doubles endorsement and a >clean driving record
• Experience driving a tractor and 2 trailer combination commercial vehicle
• Experience operating pneumatic controls
• Current DOT medical certificate
• Work varying shifts with varying start and stop times and available on weekends when needed
• Must be able to work cooperatively with others
• Efficient time management
• Use radio to communicate with company personnel
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English
• Motions: climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting (up to 75 lbs.), stretching, driving/sitting and shifting gears
• Demonstrated commitment to safety
• Can be exposed to extremes of hot and cold weather 

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.