Company Overview: Founded in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1880, Clarkson Construction Company is a leader in delivering innovative solutions to some of the biggest infrastructure projects in the Midwest. Now in its sixth generation, family-owned Clarkson is one of the largest and most diverse contractors in the Kansas City region and proudly performs highway construction, site development and grading, bridge construction, parking garage construction, concrete paving, and airfield paving operations with its own labor and equipment forces.
Position: Teamster
Reports to: Foreman or Superintendent
Job Type: Full-time, Union
Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities: Operate heavy vehicles such as dump trucks, flatbeds, and lowboys to transport construction materials, equipment, and personnel to and from project sites.Perform daily vehicle inspections and maintenance checks to ensure operational safety and reliability.Coordinate with the construction team to schedule material deliveries and equipment transport in alignment with project timelines.Regular use of jackhammer and sledgehammer.Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and Company policies related to commercial driving and construction operations.Maintain accurate logs of vehicle usage, maintenance schedules, and material transportation records.Assist in loading and unloading materials and equipment, ensuring secure and safe transport.Communicate effectively with the construction team to identify and address any logistical challenges.Adhere to and promote safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and your team.Identify and report potential safety hazards, concerns, or incidents immediately.Communicate and work with team members to coordinate tasks and maintain a productive work environment.Regular and punctual attendance.Qualifications and Requirements: Experience operating heavy vehicles in a construction environment.OSHA 10 certification.Valid commercial driver's license (CDL, Class A preferred) with a clean driving record.Ability to operate a manual transmission.Ability and willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.Ability to walk, stand, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, sit, climb, work in challenging environments and on uneven surfaces, and perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy materials (up to 50 pounds).Ability to remain alert and see, hear, and respond to team members and the surrounding environment in highly safety sensitive working conditions and near large heavy civil equipment and/or live traffic.High school diploma or equivalent.Excellent teamwork, communication skills and ability to follow instructions.Reliable transportation to and from construction sites.Commitment to maintaining a safe working environment for yourself and others.To learn more about the Teamsters Local 541 and related apprenticeships, please visit www.teamsterslocal541.org.
Clarkson Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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