CDL Tandem Dump Truck Driver (Dickerson & Bowen)

General Summary

D&B is a leading provider of aggregates, asphalt and asphalt paving services in central and southern Mississippi. This Driver must be capable of moving equipment, hauling drill cuttings and/or fluids in a safe and professional manner.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Verifies load against shipping papers.
• Drives truck to destination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and roads in area.
• Prepares receipts for load picked up.
• Collections payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
• Maintains truck log according to state and federal regulations.
• Maintains telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
• May drive truck equipped with public address system through city streets to broadcast announcements over system for advertising or publicity purposes.
• Loads and unloads truck.
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
• Performs emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, fuses, tire chains, and spark plugs.

Education and Certification

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Must have a valid Class A or B CDL License.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Read and interpret road maps
• Practice good safety habits
• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings
• Follow instructions and meet set standards for hauling and scheduling
• Judge distances and weights accurately
• Make decisions based on verifiable standards

Physical Requirements

• Stoop, bend, and crouch
• Use hands, arms, and legs fully
• See well (either naturally or with correction)
• Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-hire drug testing. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.