Bulk Materials Tractor Trailer Driver

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Safely and efficiently drive and operate a road tractor while pulling a cement tanker, flatbed trailer, or dumb bed trailer to and from plant locations, vendor locations, and job sites.
• Unload cement or fly ash at plants per instructions of plant personnel, monitoring discharge pressure to ensure proper flow of material into silos.
• Follow order and delivery instructions received from supervisor regarding delivery address and instructions, and other conditions.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance of the truck and trailer including but not limited to: Check and maintain all fluid levels as described by the equipment manufacturer including water, oil, transmission, and hydraulic fluids. Check and maintain tire pressure as described by the equipment manufacturer. Grease all hubs and other components as described by the equipment manufacturer. Keep the truck and trailer clean both inside and outside in accordance with company policy.

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in, and at times, lead weekly safety talks.
• Complete required annual safety training.
• Contribute to good housekeeping in and around plant facilities.
• As needed, operate a ready mix concrete truck when schedule demand dictates the need for additional mixer truck operator resources.
• Assist with and perform other reasonable tasks around the general plant and yard facilities as requested by a Plant Manager.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time often on wet, slick, and/or uneven terrain or surfaces.
• Must be capable of lifting, carrying, and/or toting up to 50 Lbs.
• Must be able to bend/stoop, squat/crouch, push/pull, climb, kneel, and twist.
• Must be able work both inside and outside, in the heat and cold, and around moving equipment.
• Must be able to climb into and out of the truck several times a day.
• Must be able to climb a 10' ladder and open and close a 25 lb tanker lid as needed.
• Must be able to manipulate all truck controls by pushing, pulling, squeezing and turning levers, knobs, buttons, and wheels.

RESTRICTIONS

• Must be able to use various tools and equipment in a safe manner to perform job functions. These include but are not limited to broom, mop, pick, shovel, garden hoe, sledgehammer, rubber hammer, electric chipping hammer, air hammer, and other vario s hand and power tools as needed.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and possess and maintain a valid Class A commercial driver license.
• Must maintain a suitable driving record with the Department of Transportation.
• Must maintain a valid Department of Transportation physical examination certificate.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical exam.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS EDUCATION

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.

SKILLS

• Dependable and act in a professional manner with customers and fellow employees.
• Possess a positive attitude and a level of determination to successfully complete deliveries and other tasks and assignments.
• Be a self-starter and motivated to learn.

EXPERIENCE

Previous experience with construction/bulk material hauling preferred, but not required.

Available locations: Tupelo, Oxford