Over the Road Truck Driver

About the role

MLC operates the largest lime facility in the Americas and mines some of the purest limestone reserves in the world. The company is committed to development and employee satisfaction. Join our outstanding team!

• Inspect assigned equipment for DOT violations and unsafe issues; correct all deficiencies before operating and proceeding with loading.
• Safely load product into trailer to legal weights. Properly seal trailer if required.
• Remove spillage or unsecured materials before taking to highway.
• Deliver product to customer being mindful not to make mess or leave unwanted items or product at customer site.
• Interact with customer to ensure material was delivered in a satisfactory manner.
• Address customer questions or connect customer with appropriate company representative.
• Safely operate tractor and trailer up to 70 hours per week in compliance with Federal Motor Carriers Administration standards.
• Understand and observe all company safety rules and DOT requirements.
• Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as prescribed by the company and comply with manufacturers guidelines.

Requirements

• General knowledge and application of company safety rules with an emphasis on proper use of safety harness and tie-off procedures.
• Ability to understand and comply with DOT guidelines.
• Always use PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, full body harness and steel toed boots).
• Basic reading and math skills, effective communication skills.
• CDL with at least 1 year tank experience and endorsement for manual transmission.
• Drivers will be required to operate vehicles up to 11 hours a day and work as many as 14 hours a day. The individual will be required to work up to 70 hours per week in compliance with the Federal Motor Carriers Administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to independently solve problems and work with minimal supervision.
• Physical ability to work in various climates and weather conditions (rain, cold, sleet, snow, ice, and heat).
• Frequently bend, kneel, reach, climb, balance, use hands and fingers to operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Sit for long durations and utilize hearing for surrounding obstacles, danger areas, and equipment malfunctions.
• Climb up and down ladders multiple times a shift.
• Lift 50-100 lbs. regularly.

About MLC

MLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. These offerings bring essential performance and value to a broad range of market applications, including metals, construction, chemical synthesis, water and emissions treatment, glass, textiles, plastics, rubber, agriculture, foods, and beverages. With over a century in business, MLC has built a reputation on the quality of its products and services, as well as an unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability, and service. The company’s expanding global footprint includes a diversified, reliable network of production and distribution facilities in the U.S., as well as in the UK through our Singleton Birch business.