Granite Construction is hiring: CDL Water truck driver in Pearland

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General Summary

This position is responsible for safely operating a water tanker truck to transport water for use throughout job sites, drainage, and structures to control dust by spraying water on roadways or to achieve compaction of construction materials. A CDL with Tank Endorsement is a must.

Essential Job Accountabilities

1. Filling truck with water from approved supply sources.
2. Driving truck equipped with sprinkling attachment to settle dust on roadways and streets to saturate flexible base for compaction.
3. Distinguishing when roads are over-watered, creating unsafe operating conditions.
4. Safely operating truck in often unstable ground conditions.
5. Performing pre- and post-inspections on truck, pursuant to DOT regulations, company guidelines and manufacturer’s specifications.
6. Maintaining the equipment according to the standards set in place by the company and manufacturer’s specifications.
7. Assisting crews with other tasks as required when not operating water truck.
8. Performing other duties as required.

Education

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience.

Work Experience

• Class A or B CDL driver’s license with tanker endorsement, required.
• Experience driving a water truck on roadway construction sites, preferred.
• Experience operating heavy equipment, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of DOT regulations.
2. Ability to navigate uneven and rough terrain safely.
3. Ability to recognize hazardous conditions.
4. Ability to work day, swing, and night shifts (occasionally extended hours).
5. Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all weather conditions.
6. Ability to work in a safety sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment.
7. Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.
8. Ability to squat, crawl, and work in awkward positions/confined spaces.

Physical Demands

1. Physical dexterity, stamina, and excellent hand-eye coordination with ability to: grasp, assemble, and lift objects, stand, sit, and walk for extended periods over uneven surfaces, squat, bend, climb ladders onto equipment or other objects, and potentially lie down.
2. Lifting, pushing, pulling of heavy items weighing up to 50 lbs. or more.

Our Benefits at a Glance:

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

Hourly employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees. Employees can also opt into a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

Projects with joint-venture agreements (JVs), benefits will be governed by those agreements. For positions covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBAs), the benefits will be governed by the applicable CBA.

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Hourly Wage Range: $0.00 $0.00
Pay may vary based on relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors. Collective Bargaining Agreements will govern as applicable.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.