Tandem Truck Driver Jobs

Job Type: Skilled Trades & Craft

Pay Range $26.97

Location Colorado Springs, CO

Date First Posted 5/9/23

Tandem Truck Driver

Colorado Springs Utilities is one of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation, providing water, wastewater, electric, and natural gas services to over 500,000 residents in the Pikes Peak region. Our work culture is dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and synergy. Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is the perfect blend of mountain and city living; it’s no wonder our city is consistently ranked as one of the top places to live in the United States.

Our Water Construction and Maintenance (WCM) group is responsible for maintaining physical assets (e.g., water mains, valves, hydrants) used to distribute water to the community. We are pleased to be hiring an experienced Tandem Truck Driver to effectively and safely operate a variety of equipment to support the success of services provided by Colorado Springs Utilities.

Starting pay rate for a Truck Driver is $25.69/hr. Your pay rate, upon successfully completing probation (typically 6 months), will increase to a single pay rate, which is currently $26.97/hr.

What you’ll be doing…

• Operating loaders to load materials from job sites
• Hauling equipment on trailers to job sites
• Operating special purpose trucks (i.e., 2,500-3,000 gallon water tanker)
• Operating tandem dump trucks to and from job sites
• Performing pre and post-trip inspections on equipment
• Assisting work crews in the repair and installation of pipeline systems
• Hauling supplies from vendor storage sites

Qualifications…

• A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required
• Relevant and progressively responsible experience in field construction/maintenance with operating tandem dump trucks; experience in water construction is valued
• Ability to read street and roadmaps; determine weight capacities of operated vehicles; identify hazardous materials; perform preventative maintenance; transport materials; and inspect vehicles

The military job codes/duty codes most closely related to this role are: 19F, 19H, 88M, 88N, 2T131, 2T151, 2T171, 2T191, 2T1X1, 1700, 1703, 1705, 1707, 1801, 1803, 2110, 9974

Our Commitment to Our Employees…

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

• Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
• Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave
• Paid Holidays –10 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
• Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire
• Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage
• Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones
• Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available
• Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
• Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
• Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery
• Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $5.00 a month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase
• Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans
• Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year

ATTENTION :

• All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.
• Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B, or TN visas). Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.

Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force.

For more information regarding applicant rights, visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

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Job Type: Skilled Trades & Craft