Live Bottom Truck Driver (Dickerson and Bowen)

About the Role

Drives truck to transport materials in liquid or packaged form and personnel to specified destinations, such as plants, residences, offices, or within industrial yards. Capable of moving equipment, hauling drill cuttings and/or fluids in a safe and professional manner.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent years of experience.
• Class B CDL with Tanker endorsement or Class A CDL required.
• 1 to 3 years of experience.

Skills

• 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 Demands

• 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.