Water Truck Driver

Beaverton OR

Description

JW Fowler is a heavy civil contractor specializing in deep sewer pipelines and water/wastewater treatment facilities for communities on the west coast. From a small, family-owned and managed company, we’ve grown to serve the infrastructure needs of communities throughout Oregon, Washington, and California. Our passion for construction motivates the team to continuously grow and improve. Specific Responsibilities This position will drive a water truck for a long-term heavy civil construction project in the Portland metro area. The following responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time. • Drive commercial vehicles to designated locations, including, but not limited to inner city traffic in construction zones. • Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction by demonstrating safe driving practices. • Performs daily truck equipment and all required safety equipment inspections including, but not limited to; tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil and water, etc. before each shift to assure equipment is safe for usage. Submits request for maintenance for any repair items. Perform emergency roadside repairs including, but not limited to, changing tires, installing light bulbs, or installing tire chains. • Maintains truck logs or time recordings as required by state, federal, and company policies and regulations. Performs post trip vehicle inspections of vehicles driven, noting any defects or deficiencies in writing. Completes daily written inspections and turns them in to designated locations or personnel. • Weighs in and out at scales for load ticketing and legal weight compliance. • Operates truck safely to and from project destination. • Pulls levers or turns crank to dump contents. Move hand and foot controls for truck movement forward and backward. • Performs all safety procedures required by governmental agencies and those established by JW Fowler. Qualifications • Valid CDL with tanker endorsement • Good CDL driving record with a minimum of 4 years of driving experience • Excellent verbal communication skills • Team player, able to get along with a diverse group of people working towards a common goal • Construction experience a plus Technical Knowledge • Must have the ability to perform a variety of duties that may often change and work within standards of accuracy. Physical Demands Ability to stand or walk for long periods; use arms and hands to reach for, handle and manipulate objects; lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Climb up and down ladder, scaffolds and other objects, and carry tools and equipment. Stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. Ability to see well and distinguish between back up alarms, voices, and other normal sounds consistent with construction job sites. Environment Adaptability Work inside and outside in all weather conditions and various locations. Hard hat, hearing and eye protection required when on job site. J.W. Fowler is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or age. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.