Articulated Dump Truck Driver

Job Title: Articulated Dump Truck Driver

Location: Metro Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Average Schedule: 6d, 10h

Duration: Full-time, long term

Average Pay: $14-18 DOE

Positions available: Multiple

Operation:

· Perform such tasks as clearing land, moisture conditioning, site excavation, cutting roadways or parking lots, demolish or remove debris or stumps, or perform general cleanup.

· Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

Tasks:

· Drive and maneuver equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain.

· Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, crawler tractors, shovels, graders, or related equipment.

· Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.

· Align machines, cutterheads, or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines or ground or position equipment, following hand signals of other workers.

Soft Skills:

· Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

· Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

· Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.

· Study instructions, plans, or diagrams to establish work requirements.

· Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Safety:

· Learn and follow safety regulations.

· Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

· Wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety Shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection and hard hats.

· Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.

· Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.

· Keep records of material or equipment usage or problems encountered.

Work Environment:

· Duration of typical work week – 50+ hours; weather permitting

· Outdoors, exposed to weather daily sometimes in an open vehicle or equipment

· Exposed to hazardous equipment

· Sounds and noise levels may be distracting or uncomfortable

· Working with groups or teams

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Trucking context:

• Local
• Short haul
• Solo driver

Application Question(s):

• Articulated Truck (ADT) – years of experience?
• What is your hourly salary expectation?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road