About this position
Summary:
The Class A Truck Driver – Precast Concrete position performs a variety of routine and complex transportation work in driving and coordinating transportation plans in support of Lakelands Concrete Products, Inc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Safely operate Class A trucks and trailers in all conditions, including highway travel and off-road job sites.
· Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections in accordance with company policy and Department of Transportation regulations.
· Maintain accurate driver logbooks in compliance with Hours-of-Service requirements.
· Load, secure, and transport precast concrete products in accordance with load securement regulations.
· Independently secure loads on flatbed trailers without supervision.
· Properly load products onto trailers using a boom crane.
· Follow dispatch instructions, delivery schedules, and routing requirements.
· Perform all duties in compliance with applicable safety, security, and operational standards.
· Inspect product for damage or quality issues.
· Follow jobsite safety protocols.
· Willingness to obtain NCCER crane certification.
· Conduct all work in alignment with Lakelands Concrete Products’ Corporate Values.
· Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Requirements:
Education:
· High school diploma or GED required
Licenses and Certifications:
· Valid CDL License and current medical certification required
· NCCER certification preferred
Experience:
· Minimum of one (1) year of relevant driving or transportation experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the job duties
· Construction experience preferred
Additional Requirements:
· Clean driving record
· Ability to understand and comply with DOT and safety regulations
Competencies:
· Discretion and sound judgment
· Decision-making ability
· Effective time management
· Attention to detail and thoroughness
· Customer and client focus
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:
- Frequent sitting, talking, and hearing
- Continuous use of hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate equipment and controls
- Frequent reaching with hands and arms
- Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and walking
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
- Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions
- Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and moving mechanical parts
- Noise levels are typically quiet in office settings and moderately loud in field environments
Professional Conduct and Disclaimer
Employees are expected to project a positive and professional image of Lakelands Concrete Products, Inc. and its management at all times. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, subject to applicable state and federal laws.