Driver needed for construction company

Full Time
Houston, TX
Posted
Job description

This is a delivery position responsible for driving various pick-up and box trucks with materials to and from multiple construction sites. This requires using good judgment and working in accordance with state and DOT regulations.

Overtime hours, working weekends/holidays, and starting at various early morning start times are sometimes required to successfully meet project needs.

A good match must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Will also need to occasionally operate a fork lift to load materials on the truck.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

  • Operate vehicle in a variety of traffic and weather conditions.
  • Demonstrate strong problem resolution skills.
  • Effectively plan and organize work activities.
  • Maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing and safety.
  • Operate fork lift ocasionally.

Essential Duties:

  • Deliver product within assigned route schedule and time windows. Immediately inform the management team of any deviations.
  • Unload product from truck or trailer, by hand or other available means. May include transporting product down ramps, stairs, or docks, in all weather conditions.
  • Frequently lift, push, or move product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 100 pounds; constantly bend and twist while loading and unloading product, and retrieving items from the truck.
  • Verify delivery of items with the receiver and obtain proper signatures. Contact management for authorization when discrepancies on the invoice and communicate all errors/returns.
  • Complete company logs (electronic or manual as required), company vehicle maintenance reports and reconcile with appropriate company representative as required.
  • Maintain sanitary conditions in all vehicles driven and assist with maintaining sanitary conditions in the shop and yard.
  • Maintain and safely operate all company vehicles.
  • Attend all required company meetings.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Basic Requirements:

  • Bilingual required
  • Must be 21+ years of age
  • Valid Class C Driver's License with a "clean" driving record (including no single DUI in the last 3 years and no multiple DUIs within the last 10 years)
  • 3+ year driving experience
  • Able to read, write and communicate in English. Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
  • Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
  • Must pass pre-employment testing (Drug Screen, Background Check, Physical Abilities Test)

Preferred Requirements:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Previous experience as a driver.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States and have a valid driver’s license. To apply please submit a resume for review.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Experience:

  • Driving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • CDL A (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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