Truck Driver 1

Zachry Group • Roxboro, NC

13h

About The Position

The Truck Driver 1 operates trucks safely, conducts daily equipment inspections, and transports deliveries according to planned routes and schedules. The role requires compliance with applicable truck-driving rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures. The driver collects and verifies delivery instructions, follows a signaler's directions when operating equipment, maneuvers trucks into loading and unloading positions, and reports defects, accidents, or violations.

The position requires at least two years of truck-driving experience, a valid Class A CDL, and the ability to meet or obtain a DOT physical. Drivers must be familiar with applicable regulations, electronic equipment and software, basic mechanical inspection, safety procedures, and administrative processes such as inspection paperwork. They must work the designated schedule and overtime as needed with proper notification.

The work involves substantial standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting, lifting, and handling tools or materials. Employees may lift up to 50 pounds, work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and occasionally work from platforms or scaffolding with appropriate fall protection. Work may take place in all weather conditions while wearing required PPE. Required tools include a raincoat and rain boots.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience as a truck driver.
• Valid Class A CDL and ability to meet the motor vehicle records check.
• Have or be able to obtain a DOT physical.
• Hands-on experience with electronic equipment and software such as GPS, AVL units, and CB.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable truck-driving rules and regulations.
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations, including traffic and weather conditions.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to inspect equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions correctly.
• Reliability, accountability, and consistency in administrative processes such as equipment inspection paperwork.
• Willingness and ability to follow instructed safety regulations.
• Ability to arrive at work on time and work the designated schedule and overtime as needed with proper notification.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Must have all required tools.

Nice To Haves

• Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of equipment for mechanical items and safety issues.
• Be responsible for all safety aspects of operating the equipment.
• Follow signal directions from a signaler while operating equipment.
• Plan routes and meet delivery schedules.
• Comply with truck-driving rules and regulations, including requirements related to size, weight, route designations, parking, breaks, and logs, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Safely maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.
• Collect and verify delivery instructions.
• Report defects, accidents, or violations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed