Dump Truck Driver - R2678

Dump Truck Driver
JOB DESCRIPTION

Fort Myer Construction Corporation (FMCC) is a premier contractor in the DMV that is currently experiencing tremendous growth. If you desire to be part of a company with an opportunity to grow in your career and be rewarded for your contributions – then FMCC is the place for you. We are a union base.  At the end of the day, we strive to make a difference in people’s lives by helping build “the American Dream “in the DMV.  We are a multi-million-dollar company with over 700 employees and are one of the most “called by name” Heavy Highway Construction companies in the region.  If you do not mind hard work and want to make a difference in your community, then please consider joining the FMCC family.

Summary:
The Dump Truck Driver is responsible for hauling various materials such as asphalt, milling, dirt and salt on federal, state, and local jobs located in Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia.

Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Safely operate a dump truck throughout the DC–MD–VA region in compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations, company policies, and roadway safety standards.
•    Transport materials and equipment to and from job sites; verify material type and weight, and properly load, secure, and unload cargo in accordance with federal cargo securement requirements.
•    Conduct and document required pre-trip and post-trip inspections (DVIRs); ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in proper working order and promptly report defects, incidents, or anticipated repairs to supervisors and dispatch.
•    Maintain vehicle roadworthiness, cleanliness, and required equipment and supplies at all times.
•    Communicate daily with supervisors/dispatch regarding route conditions, equipment status, or operational issues; follow written and verbal instructions while working independently to meet schedules.
•    Operate vehicles safely in inclement weather, including rain and mandatory snow season operations, and consistently wear required PPE and proper work attire.
•    Must be able to drive and operate vehicle in inclement weather such as rain or snow,
•    Understands and carries out written and verbal instructions, 
•    Work independent of supervision to complete assigned tasks and maintain schedule, 
•    Must wear proper attire at all times including PPE,
•    Required to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends,
•    Additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
•    Must possess a high school diploma or GED, 
•    Must work snow and inclement weather, 
•    Possess a CDL class A/B valid drivers license with a clean driving record,  
•    Previous experience one (1) year operating dump truck with manual or automatic transmissions, 
•    Must possess one (1) years of experience on major roadways during inclement weather, such as snow and ice storms with operating a snow plow and spreader, 
•    Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete appropriate paperwork,
•    Possess valid DOT medical card, 
•    Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening. 

Working Conditions: 

•    Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds continuously throughout the workday,
•    Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat, and twist, throughout the workday,
•    This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces,
•    This position requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time and the constant use of hands and arms,
•    This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (e.g., glasses, contact lenses),
•    Performing strenuous work for extended periods in varying temperatures, humidity, wind, and other inclement weather conditions,
•    Work may be performed in environments with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and  moving equipment.

Note: This position is considered Safety-Sensitive, and therefore subject to various schedule and unscheduled screenings for controlled substances.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion, training opportunities, and work assignments, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation) marital status, national origin, age (40 or older) veteran status, disability, or genetic information or any other basis protected by federal or local laws. 

Disclaimer:

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has discretion to add or modify job duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.

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