CDL Dump Truck Driver

Rogers•Butler, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Rogers Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced CDL Dump Truck Driver for its Butler, Georgia operations area. The role reports to the Plant Manager in the job overview; the qualifications section also states that the driver answers directly to the Supervisor. The successful candidate will support safety, quality, and revenue generation across existing and growing operations. This is a permanent, full-time, day-shift position. Starting wages are $25.00 per hour and may be higher based on verifiable experience. Weekend work may be required, overtime is available, and the employee may occasionally work long hours. Normal work hours average 10 to 12 hours per day, with conditions potentially requiring up to 15 hours to complete a project. The driver operates a dump truck to transport and unload loose materials, performs vehicle and safety checks, follows applicable trucking laws and company policies, and completes required logs and reports. Duties involve truck controls and inspections, tarping loads, monitoring vehicle gauges and surroundings, and reporting defects. The work includes substantial body movement and some manual labor, including climbing onto the truck bed and potentially assisting crews with general labor. Rogers Group describes its work environment as safe and drug-free. The position involves occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather, and vibration; the noise level is usually moderate. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account with an annual company contribution, group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) with company contribution and a match after one year of service, paid holidays, paid vacation after a 180-day probationary period, annual performance-based merit increases, and career growth opportunities.

Requirements

Maintain a valid CDL license.
Adhere to company policy to obtain and maintain a current Medical Examiner's Certificate.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers.
Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, or diagram-form instructions using common sense.
Ability to address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to get along with others and display a positive attitude.
Present a professional image and maintain composure in stressful traffic or other situations.
Ability to work evenings and nights and work overtime as needed.
Meet the position's physical requirements, including regular sitting, handling or feeling with the hands, reaching, and talking or hearing; frequent climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, bending, twisting, crouching, or crawling; and occasional standing and walking.
Regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Have the vision abilities required for the job, including close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision, focus adjustment, and recognition of standard red, green, and amber traffic signals.
Be able to work around occasional moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, and vibration.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of truck driving experience is preferred.
Experience with trucks equipped with a third axle.

Responsibilities

Drive a truck equipped with a dump body to transport and dump loose materials such as sand.
Check the vehicle to ensure it is safe to operate, including inspecting tires, lights, fluid levels, belts, and windshield wipers.
Operate the vehicle safely and professionally, obey state and federal trucking laws, use defensive driving skills, and observe truck weight limits.
Keep floorboards, steps, and handholds clear of obstructions.
Operate the tarp controls and secure the tarp; tarp all loads regardless of the material being hauled.
Operate dump-bed controls and, if applicable, the third-axle controls.
Hook and adjust tailgate spreader chains and keep the inside of the dump bed clean of material buildup.
Use lower gears when starting the vehicle and double-clutch when changing gears.
Monitor dashboard gauges and conditions to the sides and rear of the vehicle using mirrors.
Monitor the company radio for assignment and dispatch changes.
Submit daily logs in compliance with company, state, and federal regulations, and complete and submit a daily truck report.
Inspect the vehicle for defects and report them to management on the Driver Daily Report; do not drive a vehicle with a known defect that could cause injury or property damage.
Follow company, client, and project policies, procedures, and standards, including the safety manual, employee handbook, and fleet safety manual.
Perform manual labor as needed, including digging material from the bed and assisting crews with general labor such as shoveling.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a Health Savings Account with an annual company contribution.
Company-provided group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution and match after one year of service.
Company-provided short- and long-term disability insurance.
Paid holidays, including a Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Year's Day.
Paid vacation available after a 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service.
Annual performance-based merit increases.
Career growth and advancement opportunities.
Overtime available.
Starting wages of $25.00 per hour, potentially higher based on verifiable experience.