155006-CDL Trainee

Line of Business: Other

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Complete training programs to obtain CDL-B certification.
• Learn and follow all safety protocols and procedures.
• Operate vehicles and equipment under supervision.
• Be self-motivated and study course material at home.
• Work closely with our Trainers and Mentors.

What Are We Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical capability to handle the demands of the job.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
• Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.

Work Environment

• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

• $16.79 to $20.61 per hour
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
  • Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
  • Paid Bonding Leave, 10 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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Original BR Posting

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a CLP Trainee With current CLP (Commercial Learners Permit) for our Houston, TX. Facility. 

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital, and it goes beyond cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.

What You'll Get to do

Want to be on solid ground in your career? Become a Ready-Mix Driver Apprentice! You can’t get anything more concrete than that! As a Ready-Mix Driver Apprentice, you will have the unprecedented opportunity to acquire your Class B Commercial Driver’s License. At the same time, you earn a paycheck and not be bound to a contract or upfront out-of-pocket tuition fees. You will attend our in-house FMCSA / TXDPS accredited CDL Learning Center, a four-week course where you will learn all facets of Federal and State DOT regulations, Commercial Motor Skills, and Pre-Tipping a Commercial Vehicle. You will obtain your CLP (Commercial Learners Permit) within the first week, and by the end of the fourth week, you will test your skills and knowledge by taking your CDL Driving Skills Test. Upon successful completion, you will have earned your Class B (automatic Restriction) CDL and graduate from our HM CDL Learning Center to a live production Rady-Mix facility where you will work and train with one of our highly motivated and respected Driver Mentors at one of our local Ready-Mix facilities.

 Successful candidates will:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Looking for a career, not a job.
• Have a clean driving record.
• Be able to learn at an accelerated pace.
• Be self-motivated and study course material at home.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Be punctual and attend all sessions of the course.
• Work in a group environment.
• Pass a pre-screening questionnaire.
• Pay a one-time $25.00 processing fee to TXDPS for your CDL (check or Money order only)
• Work closely with our Trainers and Mentors.
• Observe all safety precautions and rules specified by federal, state, and Company regulations, including wearing safety gear while on the CDL Learning Center property, performing pre-trip inspection