Truck Driver

POSITION SUMMARY: KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking a Truck Driver for the Old American Zinc (OAZ) remediation project in Fairmont City, Illinois. This position operates articulating dump trucks, water trucks and other heavy trucks safely in on-road and off-road conditions and provides general site support. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS OF POSITION: Safely load, haul, back, dump, pump and spray using trucks of various sizes and weights, including on slopes, rough terrain and active work sites. Plan efficient truck operations within equipment capabilities and site conditions to support daily production. Follow company and OSHA safety procedures, site orientations and daily protocols; promptly report hazards to the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Director or HR Manager. Inspect, clean and perform routine preventive maintenance on assigned equipment; report defects and needed repairs to the supervisor or mechanic. Assist with traffic-control devices and flagging, follow flagger directions, and provide laborer or technician support as assigned. REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: Five years of articulating truck operating experience, including two years in environmental construction. Knowledge of truck operating principles, safe loading and positioning, backing, dumping, and travel under varying site conditions; ability to select equipment suited to the task. Working knowledge of environmental remediation and construction methods, materials, tools, hazards and safety precautions. Ability to read construction specifications or blueprints and use GPS and laser-guided indicators to achieve required grades. Ability to perform job-related arithmetic and complete written documentation, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, maintain dependable attendance, and work safely with site personnel without constant supervision. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Outdoor work may involve inclement weather, heat, humidity, wet conditions, vibration, dust, asphalt, hazardous materials, moving equipment and loud noise. Good eyesight, coordination and judgment to operate hand and foot controls simultaneously and remain alert to surrounding equipment and personnel. Extended sitting and equipment operation; walking over uneven terrain; climbing into and out of trucks; reaching and using hands to operate tools and controls; and manual work requiring sustained physical exertion. Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation and wear required PPE. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER initial training preferred; 8-hour refresher training required as applicable under OSHA requirements. First Aid and CPR training preferred. CDL preferred, but not required. Valid and appropriate state driver’s license, no active violations within the three years before employment, and a driving history approved by KEMRON’s insurance carrier for company vehicles. Pass required medical monitoring for work involving air-purifying or supplied-air respirators. Read, understand and sign off on KEMRON Company and worksite Health and Safety Plans; follow KEMRON standard operating procedures. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer/Vets/Disability Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities which are required of the employee for this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. XJ6

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