TS Dump Truck Driver

Scotty's Contracting and Stone•Bowling Green, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

TS Trucking is seeking a Dump Truck Driver to join their team. This company emphasizes putting employees first and offers opportunities for skill development, advancement, and employee ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). They provide generous pay and full benefits in a welcoming, fast-paced work environment. The ESOP allows employees to become part owners, contributing to long-term financial success. TS Trucking fosters an open-door policy and values employee feedback.

Requirements

1 year of experience performing similar key responsibilities in commercial driving preferred.
Must possess a valid CDL.
Must have a current medical certificate.
Must pass a Clearinghouse check and maintain a clean driving record.
Strong attention to safety and adherence to protocols.
Certification from a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical examiner (in the U.S.) to ensure fitness for operating heavy vehicles.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 50 lbs. frequently.
Extended periods of driving (8+ hours) while maintaining alertness.
Climbing in and out of the truck cab multiple times a day, often using ladders or steps.
Operating truck controls, levers, and sometimes tarping systems.
Walking around job sites, inspecting the vehicle, and securing loads.
Performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, checking undercarriage and tires.
Adequate vision for reading gauges, spotting hazards, and navigating traffic; hearing to communicate with site personnel and hear alarms/horns.
Employees must be able to enter and exit commercial motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment while maintaining three points of contact (two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand).
Candidates should be prepared to work in occasional exposure to outdoor conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, dust, and mud.
Must be available for irregular hours and overtime shifts as needed.
Physical stamina is essential, as the role involves sitting, walking, climbing, and bending for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Safely operate triaxle or tandem dump trucks to haul materials such as sand, gravel, crushed rock, or asphalt.
Adhere to all company, State, and Federal trucking laws and regulations, including weight limits, defensive driving practices, and proper load tarping.
Take direction from supervisors regarding assignments, routes, and operational procedures.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, monitor dashboard gauges, and maintain truck cleanliness, reporting any major issues to the Supervisor.
Stay alert to road conditions, job site hazards, and changes in assignments via CB radio communication.
Work professionally with co-workers, dispatchers, and site personnel to ensure efficient operations and a collaborative work environment.
Accurately complete and submit daily logs, truck reports, and other required documentation in compliance with company, State, and Federal regulations.
Be prepared to operate in various weather conditions while ensuring safe transport of materials.
Perform additional tasks as needed, including keeping the truck bed clean and free of material buildup.