Application Instructions
The CDL Driver application is used to fill open CDL positions within Blalock Companies.
Note: The submission of an application does not guarantee a position with the company. Applications are viewed and considered as needs for positions arise.
Position Description
Summary/Job Description:
The mission of the Blalock Companies is to meet customer expectations safely and efficiently. The purpose of this job is to operate a dump truck, concrete mixer, heavy hauler, or any of Blalock Companies CDL required vehicles safely, productively, and efficiently. This job could require hauling construction materials (dirt, asphalt, concrete, heavy equipment, etc.), conducting routine inspections of equipment, safe operation, clean driving history, and both on-road and off-road driving situations. Pay rate is dependent on experience and time with company.
Responsibilities:
The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform. The actual duties required for this position will vary.
- Proficiently operate a CDL required truck in a safe and productive manner.
- Follow all federal, state, and local traffic laws.
- Perform a daily walk-around inspection and comply with preventive maintenance responsibilities.
- Follow all the policies set forth by Blalock Companies as it relates to operating on-the-road heavy trucks
- Perform job responsibilities safely in a busy and sometimes stressful environment.
- Able to work hours as needed by the work schedule put out by a directing supervisor.
- Understand the value of teamwork and communications.
- Performs any or all duties assigned to less skilled employees and other job-related duties assigned by the field supervisor
Position Requirements
Requirements
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- 21 years of age
- Valid Commercial Driver License (without Automatic Restriction)
- Valid and up to date Medical Card
- Must meet standards for DOT Physical examination and DOT Drug Screen
- Excellent driving record and history
- Comply with work references and criminal background check
- Complete and comply with I9 and EVerify requirements
- Complete all elements of employment processing
Job Requirements:
- Must maintain a State of Tennessee driver's license at a class required for the truck assigned
- Demonstrate the ability to perform work tasks production/quality level set by the Company
- Demonstrate the ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Demonstrate the ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the general public
- Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Demonstrate the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Demonstrate the ability to perform all work in a safe manner
- Demonstrate the ability to wear and maintain Personal Protect Equipment
Job Duties Required:
- Continually stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, bend, crawl, and climb
- Continually use verbal communications (speech/hearing)
- Continually have a full range of motion for arms, hands and fingers
- Continually demonstrate visual acuity, depth perception, color perception, peripheral vision
- Continually demonstrate ability to continually lift and move weights of 15 to 25 pounds
- Intermittently demonstrate ability to lift and move weights of 50 pounds
Other Intermittent Requirements:
- Work 12 hours per day
- Work weekends and holidays
- Work all types of weather and ground conditions
- Employee selection gives preference to related construction experience and work related education
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2-3 years of CDL experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Off-road experience
- 1-2 years of construction experience
Equal Opportunity Employer
Blalock Companies Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
• It is the policy of Blalock Companies not to discriminate against any applicant or present employee
because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, disability, or veteran status.
• All current employees are requested to encourage qualified disabled persons, minorities, females,
disabled veterans, and Vietnam Era veterans to apply for employment.
• All company activities, facilities, and job sites are non-segregated.
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Sexual Harassment
o The Blalock Companies forbids any type of sexual harassment, unwelcome sexual advances,
requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical sexual misconduct.
o Any employee subject to or witnessing such misconduct are required to advise their supervisor
or Human Resources immediately.
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Reporting Harassment and Discrimination
o It is the policy of Blalock Companies to ensure & maintain a working environment free of
discrimination, coercion, harassment, intimidation at all job sites and in all facilities at which
employees are assigned to work.
o Any employee who believes he or she is being harassed or discriminated against should report
it immediately to his or her direct supervisor, Human Resources or Company's EEO Officer, Allen
Blalock.
o The Company will investigate the complaint, make a written determination of its conclusion,
and when appropriate, prepare a plan of action to correct the problem and prevent
reoccurrence.
o The Company provides a no retaliation environment for employees seeking relief or
determination if possible acts are discriminating or harassing.
• For additional information, refer to the employee handbook, job boards, or contact Human Resources.
"An Equal Opportunity Employer" 
