Transportation Driver Mentor(Internal Candidates Only) - IMC Nampa, ID - AMAT West

Job ID:  502033

Idaho Materials & Construction, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.   

Position Overview

This is an internal opportunity to become a Mentor for our Transportation drivers.  This position will only be available for current full time Transportation drivers. We are looking for a goal oriented and proactive individual who wants to help focus on driver development.  This individual will need to be self-motivated, excellent communicator, committed to upholding CRH values, policies & procedures, have a positive attitude and be patient & understanding with all drivers. A successful candidate will be performance driven and committed to making the Mentor program successful as well as being a positive contributor for the Transportation department.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Mentors need to meet with each person on their team weekly. This can be done in a group or individually and discuss concerns the mentee has, safety concerns or messages, information the company is wanting distributed to all employees.
• Mentors need to coach and train the members of their teams using their own personal experience and pass this information to their teams.
• Mentors need to ride with each member of their team each quarter and help teach them on things see can be done differently and give positive feedback if they are doing things right, mentors are teachers, coaches.
• Make sure their team members are doing track forms and Tyfoom every week and help those who might be struggling.
• Will do a new hire meet and greet and show them where things are located, phone numbers of the trucking department personnel.
• Share ideas on how to improve the department
• Mentors to update the transportation team monthly on their teams.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Transportation Department.
• IMC Safety culture Ambassador.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Any requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, License, Registrations

• Must possess a valid state commercial driver’s license (CDL) Class A with appropriate endorsements.
• Must possess a valid Medical Card as per DOT standard.

Work Requirements

• Safety minded professional who demonstrates good performance and attendance.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, without direct supervision.
• Demonstrates a willingness to work overtime and weekends/holidays.
• Demonstrates ability to work and communicate well with Supervisors, Truck Drivers, Heavy Equipment Operators, and other employees.
• Demonstrates the ability to conform to and maintain OSHA, MSHA, DOT and all other company or state rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Demonstrates the willingness to learn and work a variety of job tasks.
• Must have good depth perception and coordination to operate machine controls.
• May be subject drug and alcohol, medical exams and physical agilities testing.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to communicate using two-way radio.
• Basic math
• Basic computer skills preferred

Key Competencies

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50-75 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

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

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Idaho Materials & Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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