Truck Driver

Daviess County Fiscal Court • Henderson, KY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Drives gasoline or diesel-powered tractor trailer combination to transport and deliver solid waste materials. Operates truck and walking-floor trailer within guidelines of state and federal rules and regulations. Drives truck to destination and back in a safe and efficient manner with little delay. Inspects equipment daily for safety and maintenance and maintains and cleans equipment and assigned working area. Performs general duties associated with routine grounds and maintenance, operational, and compliance activities necessary at the Grimes Avenue Transfer Station. Must be able to effectively communicate with drivers, fellow employees, and management via handheld radios and CBs. Has working knowledge of the equipment being operated and immediately reports any problems to direct supervisor. Must follow all current and future safe operation requirements. Ensures that each solid waste load is properly tarped and fully unloaded each trip, including sweeping out trailer when emptied.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Valid Kentucky driver’s license
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A
• Safe driving record

Nice To Haves

• Three to six months of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates truck and walking-floor trailer within guidelines of state and federal rules and regulations.
• Drives truck to destination and back in a safe and efficient manner with little delay.
• Inspects equipment daily for safety and maintenance and maintains and cleans equipment and assigned working area.
• Performs general duties associated with routine grounds and maintenance, operational, and compliance activities necessary at the Grimes Avenue Transfer Station.
• Effectively communicates with drivers, fellow employees, and management via handheld radios and CBs.
• Follows all current and future safe operation requirements.
• Ensures that each solid waste load is properly tarped and fully unloaded each trip, including sweeping out trailer when emptied.

What This Job Offers

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