CDL Truck Driver

Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating in 13 states with over 3,500 employees. RGI, established in 1908, has the distinction of being recognized as the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States.

Rogers Group is seeking an individual for the position of Class B (or Class A) CDL Dump Truck Driver for our aggregate operations in Roanoke, Virginia. The successful candidate for this role will be motivated and have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence. The candidate must already possess a Class A or Class B CDL license, and be able to provide a clean driving record. 

Job Details:

• Wages start at $21.00hr.  Starting wages may be higher based on verifiable experience.  
• Fulltime/Permanent  
• Day Shift  
• Weekend work may be required 
• Overtime available along with extensive medical and retirement benefits 

Responsibilities:

• Drives truck equipped with dump body to transport and dump loose materials such as gravel, crushed rock, dirt, and other aggregate material.
• Checks vehicle to ensure it is safe to operate.
• Checks tires, headlights, marker lights, stop lights and turn signals.
• Checks engine oil, power steering fluid, coolant level, fan belts and windshield wipers.
• Operates vehicle in a safe and professional manner regardless of location, speed limit, and traffic.
• Obeys State and Federal trucking laws.
• Exhibits "defensive" driving skills.
• Obeys weight limit when loading truck.
• Keeps floorboards, stepping areas, and hand holds free of trash, grease, rags, or other obstructions that hinder operation.
• Operates control for tarping load and strapping tarp.
• Tarps all loads regardless of material being hauled.
• Operates bed controls for raising/lowering of dump bed.
• Operates control for raising and lowering of third axle.
• Hooks and adjusts tailgate spreader chains for tailgating material.
• Manually cleans (using a scraper and/or shovel) tailgate and apron after unloading.
• Keeps inside of bed clean of material build up.
• When starting vehicle in motion, always uses lower gears.
• When changing gears, always double clutches.
• Monitors dash gauges (oil, temperature, air, tachometer, speedometer, amperage, and pyrometer).
• Monitors conditions to the sides and rear of vehicle by means of the rear-view mirrors and spot mirrors.
• Constantly monitors company radio for change of assignment and dispatch.
• Submits daily logs that comply with Company, State and Federal Regulations.
• Completes and submits a daily truck report.
• Inspects vehicle for defects and notifies management of said defects on Driver Daily Report.
• Does not drive vehicle with known defect that could cause injury or property damage.
• The position requires an extreme amount of body movement and some manual labor including, but not limited to leg movement, engaging/disengaging clutch, depressing brake pedal and accelerator, and climbing onto bed; wrist and arm movement, changing gears, steering of vehicle and operating of controls; neck movement, moves head back and forth to see out of side mirrors; manual labor, digging materials from bed, and if required, assisting crews with general labor work, i.e. shoveling, etc.
• Adheres to all company, client, and project policies, procedures, standards, including but not limited to the safety manual, the employee handbook, and the fleet safety manual.
• Answers directly to the Trucking Supervisor.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, bend and twist at waist, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and the ability to recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing standard red, green, and amber.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee is occasionally required to work long hours (normal work hours average 10  hours per day; some conditions may dictate longer based on the project and customer demand.).

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain at least a valid CDL Class B License (CDL A preferred).
• Must adhere to company policy to receive a current Medical Examiner's Certificate and maintain at re-certification.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with truck driving.
• Experience with third axle trucks is preferred.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to get along with others.
• Displays a positive attitude.
• Presents a professional image as an employee.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful traffic or other situations.
• Ability to work outdoors which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime, weekends, or different shifts as production requires.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen at any time.
• Must be able to provide documentation to prove identity and eligibility for authorization to work in the U.S.

Rogers Group provides extensive benefits, strong compensation, and a safe, drug-free working environment.

As a Rogers Group employee, you will have access to our competitive company perks, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution.
• Company provided Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Retirement 401(k) with company contribution and match at one year of service.
• Company provided Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Holiday’s including Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
• Paid vacation available after 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.
• Career growth/advancement opportunities.

RGI EEO Statement

It is the policy of Rogers Group, Inc. to recruit, hire, and promote individuals based on demonstrated merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

All applications are accepted online at www.rogersgroupinc.com.