Water Truck Driver - Austin

Job DetailsJob Location: Austin - Pflugerville, TX 78660Job Summary: This position is responsible for safely operating tanker transports from a water source to a customer location to deliver water, ensuring that all related paperwork and driver logs are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: • Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned vehicle. • Follow dispatch route, plan route changes, and prioritize jobs. • Maintain alignment with project supervisors, superintendent, project manager, and dispatch. • Safely operates a 2000K to 4000K gallon water truck. • Maintain positive working relationships with all members of the crew. • Produce high-quality work, safely and productively at all times. • Performs all pre trip inspections of vehicle and equipment. • Properly lifts and maneuvers hoses on and off the tanker truck to load and unload water. • Hooks up and disconnects trailers as required. • Check weather conditions and road reports before departure. • Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change fluids & filters, tire pressure, repairs, etc.) and ensure vehicle is maintained clean. • Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times. • Provide ad hoc support and assistance in the daily operation of shop and field activities. • Communicate with dispatch to report issues and as needed. • Adhere to company rules and regulations. • Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in according to the weather/road conditions. • Comply with OSHA, ICC, and DOT regulations. • Regular attendance is required according to company policy to ensure the crew can operate at the normal efficiency level. • Must be available to work varied shifts and schedules. • Ensure compliance of all safety procedures and policies while promoting the company’s safety culture. • Perform other duties of a similar or related nature as assigned. QualificationsRequired Skills/Abilities: • Clean driving record with no violations, and must be able to clear a background check and drug screen. • Knowledge of DOT regulations pertaining to commercial vehicles. • Able to follow written and/or oral instructions. • Able to work on an individual basis and in a team environment. • Able to operate a tanker truck safely. • Able to drive through all weather, road, and traffic conditions. • Alert, focused, and detail-oriented. • Ability to push/pull 80+ lbs. Ability to lift/carry 80+ lbs. • Physical strength and stamina to perform manual labor tasks such as loading and unloading materials. • Able to wear personal protective equipment is required, including but not limited to: steel-toe shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, etc. Education and Experience: • High school diploma or GED equivalent. • Valid Class A driver’s license with a clear MVR and Medical Card required. • Tanker endorsement required. • 2+ years proven experience driving a commercial vehicle in a construction environment preferred. Physical Requirements: • Frequent walking on uneven surfaces, including ground in varying weather conditions. • Physical fitness and stamina to operate heavy equipment, perform manual labor, and work in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions. • Regular exposure to outdoor environment with machinery/equipment in the surrounding area. • Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements. • May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist frequently. • May stoop, kneel, or bend frequently. • May climb stairs or ladders, etc. on a regular basis. • Exposure to extreme heat or cold external temperatures. • Frequent sitting along with frequent standing and moving activity. • Able to wear personal protective equipment is required, including but not limited to: steel-toe shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, etc. • Able to safely operate commercial and/or motor vehicles. • Must be able to push/pull 80+lbs. Must be able to lift/carry 80+ lbs. • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position routinely requires the use of personal and/or company vehicles on company business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license, and maintain an acceptable driving record. Employees in this position may be subject to random Motor Vehicle Record and alcohol and drug testing as a condition of continued employment.