Truck Driver

POSITION SUMMARY:
KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking a Truck Driver to support environmental construction and remediation project work in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area. The Truck Driver operates trucks to transport materials, equipment, supplies, and/or personnel between project sites, staging areas, disposal locations, vendors, and other assigned locations. This position may operate articulating dump trucks, water trucks, and other heavy trucks in both on-road and off-road conditions. The Truck Driver may also load or unload trucks, perform routine inspections and minor maintenance, assist with traffic control, and provide general site support as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Safely operate trucks of various sizes and weights, including articulating dump trucks, water trucks, and other heavy trucks.
• Drive and maneuver trucks in on-road and off-road conditions, including rough terrain, slopes, backing areas, dumping areas, and active work zones.
• Load, haul, dump, spray, pump, and perform other truck-related functions as assigned.
• Determine safe and efficient truck operation based on site conditions, truck capabilities, and daily production needs.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Report vehicle, equipment, maintenance, or safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Clean vehicles and equipment as needed or directed.
• Assist with installation and maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Control traffic at work sites by flagging or following flagger direction, as required.
• Provide onsite assistance as a laborer and/or technician as requested to support project work.
• Follow KEMRON, OSHA, and site-specific safety policies and procedures.
• Work safely around equipment, vehicles, and site personnel.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Clear 5-year motor vehicle record and ability to meet KEMRON vehicle insurance requirements.
• Minimum of five years of experience operating articulating trucks and/or heavy trucks.
• Minimum of two years of experience related to environmental construction, remediation, or similar field construction work.
• Knowledge of truck operating principles, including safe loading, backing, dumping, positioning, and travel on slopes or rough terrain.
• Ability to safely operate vehicles and equipment under various working conditions.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, hazards, and safety precautions used in environmental remediation and construction work.
• Ability to perform routine inspections and identify basic maintenance or repair needs.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements with dependability and consistency.
• Ability to work closely, safely, and respectfully with site personnel without continuous supervision.
• Good judgment and ability to remain alert and observant of surroundings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed primarily on active outdoor construction/remediation sites.
• May be exposed to rain, extreme heat, wet conditions, humidity, vibration, dust, asphalt, hazardous materials, moving equipment, vehicles, and loud noise.
• Must be able to safely perform manual work requiring physical exertion.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, reach, talk, listen, and use hands to operate tools, controls, and equipment for extended periods.
• Must be able to walk safely over uneven terrain.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Must have good eyesight, eye-hand coordination, and judgment to safely perform assigned tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Current CDL preferred.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred.
• Current 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR training preferred.
• Primary residence located within 50 miles of the Chattanooga, Tennessee project site preferred.
• Must pass required medical monitoring HAZWOPER physical exam.
• For specific project tasks, must pass physical requirements to work while using respiratory protection, including air-purifying respirators and supplied-air respirators.
• Must read, understand, and follow Corporate and worksite Health and Safety Plans.
• Must understand and follow KEMRON SOPs for assigned tasks.