Gravel Train Driver

Compensation: Competitive compensation based on experience and expertise. 

Location: Office located at 1234 Washington Blvd, 5th Floor Detroit, MI 48226. Gravel Train Driver will travel daily to job sites in the Detroit, Lansing, and Flint Michigan areas.

Job Type: Full-time W-2 position. Non-exempt with benefits.

Benefit Offerings Include:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k)
• PTO/Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Job stability - 12-month a year company
• Career growth opportunities
• Entrepreneurial growing company

Gravel Train Driver Role​ Summary:

Join our team as a Gravel Train Driver where you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of landscaping and demolition materials to designated destinations. You'll conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, adhering to DOT regulations and maintaining knowledge of area roads. Your primary responsibility is to operate specialized trucks with lead and pup trailers, navigating local roads and highways while adhering to DOT regulations and safety standards. The Gravel Train Driver will communicate effectively with dispatchers and site personnel, and maintain accurate records of deliveries. This role requires a valid CDL Class A license with double endorsement, prior experience in gravel train operations, and a commitment to safety and customer service.

Gravel Train Driver Role Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety and compliance.
• Safely drive trucks to and from destinations, navigating city streets and tight conditions while hauling materials like sand and demolition material.
• Handle truck controls for the safe loading and unloading of materials at various locations, including landfills and sandpits.
• Verify directions with yard/field personnel to ensure accurate deliveries to customers and job sites.
• Strive to meet and exceed customer expectations consistently.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness using approved cleaning materials and supplies.
• Keep in contact with supervisors/dispatch to receive and transmit delivery instructions.
• Assist other company employees as needed and take guidance from supervisors and management.
• Foster a team-oriented environment, cooperating with coworkers and promoting a positive work culture.
• Adhere to all Company, DOT, and OSHA regulations to ensure compliance and safety.
• Meet or exceed company safety standards in all job functions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Gravel Train Driver Role Requirements:

• Valid CDL Class A license with double endorsement
• Minimum 1 year of prior gravel train experience,  including lead + pup trailer, ten axles, pulling a "Triple ten"
• Clean driving record in the last 5 years and ability to maintain a clean driving record during employment
• Ability to pass pre-employment DOT drug screen and DOT physical (must provide medical card)
• Experience operating trucks with air-brakes
• Able to pass background check 
• Willingness to undergo MVR check post-interview before offer

Why join SC Services? 

SC Services was founded by the late John K. Sears in June of 2008 and has been an industry leader in Detroit, Flint and Lansing ever since. Our reputation has been forged through thousands of hours of demolition work and has solidified us as a premier service provider delivering on-time results and performing to the highest regulatory standards. Our team and equipment, paired with industry knowledge, allow us to consistently deliver dependable results to our clients and project partners.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.