Dump Truck Driver

Position Summary:

Based out of our location in Duluth, MN, the Dump Truck Driver is responsible for hauling materials to and from jobsites in the surrounding area. This position will haul small equipment at times and perform manual labor as needed.

This is a union role with the Teamsters. Must be a member of the Teamsters union or willing to join the Teamsters union upon hire.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Hauls various construction materials to and from jobsite locations.
• Loads and unloads trucks; hauls and hoists materials.
• Performs a variety of tasks involving manual labor at construction project sites.
• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Brings any concerns to the attention of the project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent, Safety Director or Management. 
• Maintains a clean job site by picking up all materials, tools/small equipment and secures job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• Other projects or duties as assigned by management.
• Keeps supervisor informed of known actions, written or verbal, which may affect the ability to successfully perform assignments or adversely affect Company operations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent, six to twelve months of construction experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid and current Medical Examiner's Certificate (Med Card).
• Valid and current CDL.
• Working knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations, especially Hours of Service.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate with internal and external customers.
• Ability to understand and comply with all Company and Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) safety protocols. Ability to maintain highest safety standards.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, routes, road signs, and operate a GPS.
• Ability to use provided Electronic Logging Device.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• OSHA-10 training preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position does not have any supervisory responsibility.

Other:

• Member of Teamsters union, or ability to join.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be able to work 8 to 12-hour workdays, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends. 
• Must be able to maintain satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.

Physical Demands:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions. Required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Often required to sit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Employee is exposed to environmental conditions, working near machines and loud noises associated with construction sites. Exposed to variable weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, cold and heat. Also exposed to variable terrain.

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• Deliberately Safe  We believe all safety incidents are avoidable when everyone operates with a deliberate mindset. We are deliberately proactive and thorough in training and job planning. We are deliberately safe in our everyday operations and decision-making.
• Build with Intention We build with intention. Whether in the office or the field, we work with grit and determination toward a better future for everyone involved. We leave things better than we found them, and never leave a job until we're proud to put the Veit name on it.
• Leaders Dig First Egos have no place at Veit. We expect everyone on our team to dig in with a leadership mentality. That means being willing to jump in, take ownership, and get mud on our boots - especially when times get challenging.
• Real Relationships Like our work, we approach relationships authentically, with a long-term mindset. Whether you're a client partner, vendor, or team member, we make an effort to build a more meaningful connection with you by communicating with respect and honesty.
• Integrity in Everything As part of the Veit family, everything we do and say reflects on this entire company. We act with integrity, which means treating others just as we want to be treated, doing the right thing, and holding ourselves accountable.

About Us

Veit is one of the country's leading specialty contractors, with over 95 years of experience and the best people in the industry. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day.

Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day.