Truck Driver

Augusta Richmond County • Augusta, GA

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About The Position

The Truck Driver transports materials, supplies, and equipment to job sites for the construction and maintenance of County infrastructure, following applicable traffic codes, safety rules, regulations, and supervisory instructions. The position performs moderately complex work using a tandem dump truck and heavy equipment, which may include front-end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, and snow blowers.

The role includes maintaining and securing equipment, performing daily maintenance checks, cleaning equipment, and reporting maintenance or repair needs. The Truck Driver also supports road, drainage, sidewalk, and right-of-way construction and maintenance, performs seasonal road maintenance, and may erect fences, construct guardrails, and flag traffic at job sites.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience transporting materials, supplies, and other equipment to job sites for infrastructure construction and maintenance.
• Proficient knowledge of trucks and equipment.
• Knowledge of road construction and maintenance techniques.
• Experience with equipment cleaning, standards, maintenance, and storage.
• Ability to operate single-axle trucks safely and responsibly.
• Ability to read and write to record pickups and maintain daily records.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member.
• Valid state operator or driver's license for the type of vehicle operated, with a good driving history.

Nice To Haves

• Heavy Equipment Operator's Journeyman Certificate (preferred).
• Familiarity with operating front-end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, snow blowers, and other heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials, supplies, and other equipment to construction and maintenance job sites.
• Operate a tandem dump truck and heavy equipment safely and effectively to minimize the risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life.
• Perform daily maintenance checks and clean heavy equipment as scheduled or required.
• Use equipment to construct and maintain roads, drainage systems, sidewalks, and rights-of-way.
• Perform pre-winter, winter, spring, and summer road maintenance.
• Maintain equipment inventory and advise the supervisor of maintenance or repair requirements.
• Clean, maintain, and secure equipment in accordance with legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Erect fences, construct guardrails, and flag traffic at job sites.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

What This Job Offers

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