Asphalt Truck Driver - Omaha, NE (Finance)

Job ID: 509506

OMNI Engineering, a CRH company, started its business in 1985 in Omaha, Nebraska. OMNI is involved in heavy highway construction as well as private and commercial site construction. Its primary business involves the manufacture and placement of asphalt for roads, city streets and parking lots. Currently, OMNI Engineering employs around 200 employees and remains a competitive force in the Omaha market.

Position Overview

The Truck Driver is responsible for operating trucks to transport dirt, aggregate, asphalt, and other materials and/or equipment to various job site locations. Will also work in the yard area stockpile and move materials as needed.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Operates truck in safe and professional manner on public highways, roads, in the yard area and at various job sites to deliver materials. Trucks driven include but are not limited to: belly dumps, dump truck and semi-tractor truck with attached trailers.
• Attaches and removes pup trailers, belly dump & side dump trailers, transfer trailers and tilt/transport trailers to truck as needed.
• Unrolls truck tarp to cover loads when required.
• Dump/spreads materials as requested per job order.
• Shovels any remaining materials out of the dump box after a delivery as needed.
• Applies chains to tires as required by road conditions.
• Keeps accurate log of deliveries and completes required paperwork for billing.
• Hauls various equipment or materials on tilt/transport trailers to transfer to other job site locations.
• Maintains equipment in a safe and clean condition.
• Performs pre and post trip truck and trailer inspections.
• Checks fluid levels, tires, lights, and other controls for safe operation.
• Cleans truck by washing the outside and keeping the inside cab clean. Cleans dump box using water spray gun to clean out any remaining materials.
• Informs maintenance of any repairs needed.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• 2 years of related tractor/trailer driving experience preferred, but not required.
• Must maintain a CDL Class A or B License.

Work Requirements

• Must be 21 years in age or older.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.

• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Coveralls.
• Must have the ability to interpret and apply verbal and/or written instructions.
• Must have good depth perception and coordination to operate controls.
• Basic mechanical skills required.
• Must have a valid driver's license, Class A Preferred will consider Class B.
• Must pass applicable pre-employment testing including required physicals, drug testing and background screens.

Physical Requirements

• Job requires climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, frequent lifting of extensions chutes, stretching, sitting/driving, shifting gears, and covering/uncovering load manually.
• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.
• May require sitting for extended periods of time.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to focus.
• Must be able to lift hood of truck unassisted; up to 50 lbs. on an on-going basis.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock or burn.
• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be loud, but is typically moderate.

Work Environment

• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• May occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Ocasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

OMNI Engineering, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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