Job Description

Johnson Excavation is a busy excavation construction firm that is seeking dedicated crew members to join our team. To do well in this role you should be physically fit, reliable, punctual and dedicated to your trade. - Salary depending on experience. Opportunities to move up quickly!

• Under general supervision, performs skilled work operating heavy construction equipment and/or haul trucks, heavy equipment trailers, end dump trailers, lowboy trailers, dump trucks as well as water trucks.

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Driving and hauling heavy equipment - Trailers - Dump trucks - Water trucks
• Proper pre-start and daily maintenance of equipment including lubrication.
• Keep equipment clean and well maintained.
• Notify supervisor if equipment is in need of repairs.
• Tire Pressure check—Monitor all engine gauges.
• Understand production and quantity requirements.
• Understand basic survey nomenclature—Judge distance and slopes accurately.
• Make decisions base on verifiable standards.
• Perform incidental work items and duties included within other craft.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Positive attitude and willingness to take direction as well as ability to be a self starter when necessary.
• Position typically is not an entry level job and it requires proved previous experience Class A truck driver as well as any necessary or additional licenses or certificates.
• High school diploma or general education (GED) minimum is preferred.
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors/other contractors and team.
• 3 - 5 years Minimum of industry related experience is preferred. Must have References

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by heavy equipment/ truck driver to successfully perform the essential job functions.

• Constant physical effort, including standing and/or sitting is required during a regular work shift of 8 hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, stoop, bend and crouch as required to perform key duties.
• Frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with operation of hand power tools
• Ability to lift and carry at least 50-90 lbs personally and up to 150 with assistance.
• Maintain constant alertness to multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, operation of stationary equipment and the movement of mobile equipment.
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
• Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.
• Operator will be subject to required random drug testing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :
The characteristics described below are representative of those that a Class A Truck driver encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mix concrete for example.

Please come in and meet with us if you have any further questions regarding the available position.
We look forward to meeting you!

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