Transportation Specialist - Truck Driver (Lansing, MI)
CRH
- Lansing, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ability to safely operate various pieces of heavy equipment.
- Load and unload heavy equipment onto a lowboy trailer and secure the load for transportation.
- Transport heavy equipment between job sites.
- Transport asphalt in 8 axle live bottom trailer from the asphalt plant site to the paving crew.
- Transport aggregates in 8 axle live bottom trailer from the quarry/gravel pit to the asphalt plant site.
- Lubricate and perform general maintenance on the equipment.
- Communicating and coordinating with dispatchers.
- Obeying and following all applicable traffic laws, rules, and regulations.
- Securing cargo, and properly arranging and balancing it within the vehicle.
- Maintaining a detailed log of working hours in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Performing pre and post-trip vehicle inspection reports.
- Reporting any defects, accidents, or violations.
- Ensuring any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving.
- Verifying loads for accuracy and proper information on tickets.
- Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, customers, and the general public at all times.
- Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
- Report to the assigned job site and be ready to begin work at the designated start time.
- Strict adherence to all Safety Practices & Procedures.
- Strict adherence to all company policies and procedures as outlined in the book of company policies.
- Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
- Individuals are required to wear PPE, steel-toed footwear, safety glasses
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Previous experience operating heavy equipment is a must.
- CDL - Class A License.
- Clean driving record.
- At least 1 year of driving experience.
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion