Truck Driver

McDuffie County • McDuffie County, GA

14d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Truck Driver operates various types and sizes of trucks and is responsible for their safe and efficient operation. The role hauls materials and debris, transports equipment to and from job sites and repair shops, assists with loading and unloading, and performs related manual labor and basic equipment upkeep. When not driving, the employee performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and CDL.
• Meet driver record requirements set forth by the County.
• Basic knowledge of heavy truck and equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
• Basic knowledge of general safety precautions and occupational hazards.
• Basic knowledge of County geography and streets.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations applicable to operating trucks and equipment.
• Skill in operating trucks and other automotive equipment.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles safely.
• Ability to follow and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to judge slopes and elevations.
• Ability to frequently lift light and heavy objects, including objects weighing at least 50 pounds, and use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor while standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping, crawling under equipment, and climbing into restrictive areas and onto equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks of varied sizes and types to haul soil, base material, asphalt, stumps, debris, stone, and other materials.
• Drive a lowboy to deliver equipment to and from job sites and transport equipment to shops for repair.
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks.
• Perform manual labor, including transporting tools, equipment, supplies, and other materials to work sites.
• Maintain the cleanliness of trucks and equipment operated.
• Maintain a log of trucking activity, including dates and times of deliveries and pickups.
• Occasionally service automotive equipment and perform minor repairs.
• Perform other duties as required when not driving.

What This Job Offers

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