Class A CDL Driver - Gulfport

Essential Functions And Duties Of Position

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Follow all company policies and DOT/FMCSA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
• Follow direction of Foreman as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or jobsite.
• Drives truck equipped with dump body to transport and dump loose materials such as sand, gravel, crushed rock, or bituminous paving materials.
• Checks vehicle to ensure it is safe to operate.
• Checks tires, headlights, marker lights, stop lights and turn signals.
• Checks engine oil, power steering fluid, coolant level, fan belts and windshield wipers.
• Operates vehicle in a safe and professional manner regardless of location, speed limit, and traffic.
• Exhibits "defensive" driving skills.
• Obey weight limit when loading truck.
• Keeps floorboards, stepping areas, and hand holds free of trash, grease, rags or other obstructions that hinder operation.
• Tarps all loads regardless of material being hauled.
• Operates bed controls for raising/lowering of dump bed.
• Operates control for raising and lowering of third axle.
• Hooks and adjusts tailgate spreader chains for tailgating material.
• Manually cleans (using a scraper and/or shovel) tailgate and apron after unloading.
• Keeps inside of bed clean of buildup of materials.
• Maintains constant monitoring of company radio for change of assignment and dispatch.
• Sets up daily logs that comply with Company, State and Federal Regulations.
• Completes and submits a daily truck report.
• Inspects vehicle for defects and notifies management of said defects on Driver Daily Report.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Previous experience working with road construction in high traffic areas preferred.
• Must maintain a valid CDL License.
• Must adhere to company policy to receive a current Medical Examiner's Certificate.
• Minimum of 3 years truck driving experience.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as necessary.
• Ability to provide proper documentation that you have the legal right to work in the United States.