Truck Driver Jobs

About The Position

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.