Job ID: 504763

APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!

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$1500 Sign on Bonus

Position Overview

The CDL Trainee will assist the batch plant manager with maintenance of the worksite to maintain a safe and compliant work environment. Responsible for trainee duties as assigned by the operations and/or batch plant manager. Will assist with truck pre-trip inspection, post op inspections, ride along and assist with cleaning of truck, chute or hauling ice.

• Perform daily pre/post trip inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with DOT guidelines.
• Load and unload equipment of materials.
• Monitor various gauges during operation of vehicle.
• Maintain daily vehicle mileage logs.
• Properly follow all company policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Obey applicable laws and follow dispatch instructions.
• Assure product quality to the best of ability.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance of equipment; refer major problems to the supervisor.
• Keep vehicle clean and in orderly condition.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

• Minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Maintain a valid CDL certification at an accredited educational institue.
• Must obtain and CDL B Permit from local DMV

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must be able to obtain valid CDL permit.
• Must pass DOT physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must possess valid DOT medical card.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as per company policy.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Must obtain and maintain current driver's license that meets state requirements, i.e., CDL, Class B.
• MVR must meet company and DOT standards.
• Must be able to work up to six days a week with significant overtime abiding by DOT ready mix exemption laws and regulations with no more than 70 hours or less than 55 hours per week.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights, varying work schedules, and weekends weekly and regularly.
• Must be willing to train employees who may not have driving experience but must currently maintain a CDL Class B license.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Safety Vest.
• Compliance with all OSHA, MSHA and DOT regulations.

• Ability to learn thorough operational knowledge and skills of mixer truck and related equipment to be operated.
• Must have the ability to read, write and do basic mathematical calculations in order to keep time and material records, and read blueprints or other project documents.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently under a variety of working conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as being able to work independently with attention to detail.
• Ability to operate heavy and complex equipment requiring skill and the exercise of independent judgment.
• Must be familiar with securing heavy equipment and other over dimensional loads.
• Ability to professionally interact with customers, collect payments and assist with issues that may arise.

• Availability to work any rotating shift, including weekends.
• Ability to walk or stand greater than one third of the time, or sit no greater than a third of the time.
• Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms; frequently use hands and fingers to handle and feel.
• Ability to frequently climb steps from 8"-24", balance, occasionally kneel, stoop, crouch or squat when inspecting equipment.
• Occasionally push and pull when using hand tools.
• Ability to wear hearing protection in areas of high sound levels.
• Occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist; frequent lift of up to 30 lbs. when using certain hand tools.

• Capability to work in elevated and or confined spaces.
• Ability to climb ramps or stairs repeatedly and to climb vertical ladders occasionally.
• Ability to work outdoors with a wide range of environmental exposure including being in the sun for long periods of time.
• Ability to wear respirator in workplace conditions containing fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion