Tractor Trailer Driver

Arkansas Department of Transportation • Paragould, AR

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Tractor Trailer Driver drives a tractor/trailer to move supplies and/or heavy equipment over state highways. The position may also perform related duties as assigned, including duties beyond those listed when required by Department needs. The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department is an at-will employer.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, experience operating tractor/trailer equipment, and proficiency operating a standard-transmission vehicle. The driver must be able to safely operate tractor/trailer and heavy equipment, load and unload heavy equipment and supplies, secure loads, communicate in English for public interaction and work records, and be familiar with state highway routes. The position requires a valid Class A commercial driver’s license with a tanker endorsement and removal of specified CDL restrictions within 30 calendar days if applicable. Employment is subject to drug/alcohol testing.

Requirements

• Educational equivalent of a diploma from an accredited high school.
• Proficiency operating a standard-transmission vehicle.
• Experience operating tractor/trailer equipment.
• Ability to safely operate tractor/trailer equipment and heavy equipment.
• Ability to load and unload heavy equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated understanding of load securement.
• Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
• Thorough familiarity with all state highway routes.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to climb, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to 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 applicable pre-employment and additional drug/alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tractor/trailer.
• Load and unload equipment and supplies, including heavy equipment and materials such as bags of sand, salt, glass beads, and paint drums.
• Perform preventive maintenance servicing of the assigned vehicle.
• Work as a member of a crew performing various duties as needed.
• Perform cleanup duties.
• Train other employees in commercial vehicle operation to prepare them for commercial driver’s license testing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED