Truck Drivers - Cinderlite Trucking

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General Summary

• We are currently looking for Transfer, and 10-wheel drivers at Cinderlite to drive with capacity of more than 3 tons, to transport materials to and from specified destinations.
• Cinderlite is a leading construction materials, landscape supply, and transportation company in Carson City, Nevada. Cinderlite operates five aggregate yards and one recycling yard in and around Carson City. The company has a robust aggregate transportation business with a well-established fleet of trucks and drivers.

Essential Job Accountabilities

Drives truck to destination, applying knowledge of DOT driving regulations and area roads.

Maintain accurate trip tickets and load documentation.

Performs daily pre/post trip inspections.

Collects payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.

May maintain truck log, according to state and federal regulations.

May maintain telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.

May load and unload truck.

May inspect truck equipment and supplies, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.

May perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs.

May position blocks and tie rope around items to secure cargo during transit.

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Certification

Must have a CDL class A

Air brakes

Doubles/triples

Tanker endorsements

Work Experience

1 to 3 yrs. experience in construction hauling preferred.

18 Speed manual transmission

Transfer trucks, end dump trucks, and belly dumps (Transfer driver)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Workers should be able to:

Read and interpret road maps

Practice good safety habits

Work in dusty or dirty surroundings

Follow instructions and meet set standards for hauling and scheduling

Judge distances and weights accurately

Make decisions based on verifiable standards.

Physically, workers must be able to:

Stoop, bend, and crouch

Use hands, arms, and legs fully

See well (either naturally or with correction)

Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

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 is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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