Water Truck Driver Job at Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc. in Huntsville

We are seeking experienced Class A CDL Water Truck Drivers to join our construction team. Wiregrass Construction is committed to taking care of our employees and offers excellent compensation and low-cost benefits. If you’re interested in joining an established and growing company with opportunities for career advancement, we encourage you to apply and grow with us!

The Water Truck Driver is a skilled craft position responsible for safely supporting our construction operations with erosion control, dust suppression, and many other tasks. This position is typically dispatched daily and will visit and support multiple jobsites. The driver will also perform various tasks as required by the workflow on construction projects. This hourly-rated position requires a valid Class "A" CDL license with Tanker Endorsement (or ability to obtain within a short period of time) and a clean driving record.

Key Duties:

• Safely support single and multiple jobsites, adhering to all traffic and safety regulations.
• Conduct daily safety checks on the vehicle, including fluid levels and inspections for leaks and damage.
• Familiarity with the safe operation of construction and/or paving equipment and construction processes.
• Maintain compliance with all USDOT and FMCSA safety regulations.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections, completing Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR).
• Calculate weights of equipment with full and empty tank configurations.
• Ensure compliance with FMCSA cargo securement rules and regulations.
• Possess a current medical examiners certificate (FMCSR part 391.41).
• Ability to work day or night shifts as required.
• Perform incidental work items and duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

General:

• Ability to satisfactorily perform each Key Duty.
• Must have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Reasonable accommodation can be made for individuals with disabilities.

Education and Experience:

• Previous experience as a CDL Class A Driver is required. Preferably with Tanker Endorsements.
• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Ability to understand work directions and communicate effectively with supervisors and colleagues.

Physical Demands:

• Able to stand, stoop, bend, and crouch for extended periods.
• Lift up to 50 pounds independently and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Manual dexterity to secure cargo if applicable.
• Maintain constant alertness in a construction site environment.
• Walk on uneven surfaces in varying weather conditions.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Exposure to high levels of noise, grease, and dust common in construction projects.
• Proximity to heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Proximity to high traffic areas, both within and outside construction zones.
• Exposure to substances commonly found on construction sites such as oil, grease, gasoline, diesel fuel, and asphalt.

EEO: Wiregrass Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not discriminate based on creed/national origin/religion/color/sex/age/wage and status as individual with a disability or protected veteran.