Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated and safety-conscious <USDRIVERLICENSE> traffic control dump truck driver to join our dynamic construction team. In this vital role, you will operate heavy-duty dump trucks to transport materials across construction sites, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety standards. Your expertise in traffic control and heavy equipment operation will help maintain smooth project progress while prioritizing safety and compliance with federal construction safety regulations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to large-scale infrastructure projects, utilizing your skills in construction machinery and traffic management.
Duties
- Safely operate dump trucks and other heavy equipment such as loaders, excavators, dozers, graders, water trucks, and water trucks to move materials around construction sites.
- Follow all federal construction safety regulations and site-specific safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment for yourself and team members.
- Conduct routine maintenance checks on dump trucks and related machinery, including inspecting fluid levels, brakes, tires, and mechanical components to ensure optimal performance.
- Assist with traffic control duties by setting up signage, barriers, and flagging to direct vehicle movement around active work zones.
- Coordinate with site supervisors and other equipment operators for efficient material delivery and site logistics.
- Utilize utility locating techniques to identify underground utilities before excavation or material placement activities.
- Maintain accurate logs of daily operations, equipment usage, and safety inspections to support project documentation.
Requirements
- Valid <USDRIVERLICENSE> with a clean driving record; experience operating commercial trucks is essential.
- Proven experience in construction machinery operation including dump trucks, loaders, excavators, dozers, graders, water trucks, horizontal drilling equipment, tankers, and paving machinery.
- Mechanical knowledge for routine maintenance and troubleshooting of heavy equipment.
- Familiarity with federal construction safety regulations and OSHA standards to promote a safe work environment.
- Strong understanding of construction site operations and experience working in active construction zones.
- Ability to operate additional machinery such as backhoes, caterpillar equipment, graders, water trucks, horizontal drills, tankers, dozers, loaders, excavators or paving machines is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills for coordinating with team members and traffic control personnel.
- Physical ability to perform manual tasks including lifting heavy materials and operating machinery for extended periods.
Join us in delivering high-quality infrastructure projects by leveraging your expertise in heavy equipment operation and traffic management! We value safety first while fostering a lively team environment where your skills make a real difference on every project site.
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Work Location: On the road
