Tractor Trailer Driver

Arkansas Department of Transportation•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position drives a tractor/trailer to move supplies and/or heavy equipment over state highways. Duties include operating the tractor/trailer, loading and unloading equipment and supplies, performing preventive maintenance on the assigned vehicle, working as part of a crew as needed, and performing cleanup duties. The driver may also provide CDL training to new employees. For statewide maintenance crews, the position requires constant statewide travel, including overnight travel three or four nights per week throughout the year, with expenses reimbursed. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, experience operating tractor/trailer equipment, and proficiency operating a standard transmission vehicle. The employee must hold a valid Class A commercial driver’s license with a tanker (“N”) endorsement and meet the stated restrictions requirements. The position involves outdoor work in all weather conditions, extended periods of climbing, standing, and walking, and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. A pre-employment drug/alcohol test is required in applicable circumstances, and employees are subject to additional testing under the ARDOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. The position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Educational equivalent to a diploma from an accredited high school.
Proficiency in operating a standard transmission vehicle.
Experience operating tractor/trailer equipment.
Ability to safely operate tractor/trailer and heavy equipment.
Ability to load and unload heavy equipment and supplies, including bags of sand, salt, glass beads, and paint drums.
Demonstrated understanding of load securement.
Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
Ability to train other employees in commercial vehicle operation to prepare them for CDL testing.
Thorough familiarity with all state highway routes.
Ability to climb, stand, and walk for extended periods; follow instructions; and lift and carry 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
Valid Class A commercial driver’s license with tanker (“N”) endorsement.
Must have no “O” (no tractor-trailer) or “E” (no manual transmission equipped) restrictions on the commercial driver’s license, or have the restrictions removed within 30 calendar days of hire or promotion. During the grace period, the driver may not operate the tractor/trailer unless an appropriately licensed operator is in the vehicle at all times.
Subject to drug/alcohol testing under the ARDOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. A pre-employment drug/alcohol test is required after a contingent offer and before work begins, except for internal applicants already in a safety-sensitive position.
For statewide maintenance crews, ability to meet constant statewide travel requirements, including overnight travel three or four nights per week, 52 weeks per year.

Responsibilities

Operate a tractor/trailer.
Load and unload equipment and supplies, including heavy equipment and specified materials.
Perform preventive maintenance servicing of the assigned vehicle.
Work as a member of a crew and perform various duties as needed.
Perform cleanup duties.
May provide CDL training to new employees.
For statewide maintenance crews, travel statewide constantly, including overnight travel three or four nights per week, 52 weeks per year.