Job Title

Truck Driver Heavy

Job Category

Truck Driver Heavy

DEFINITION:

Under direction of the Owners or General Manager or Foreman, drives a truck/trailer with a tandem/dual rear axle, to transport equipment and / or materials; does other related work as required.

NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Examples of Work:

Drives trucks with tandem/dual rear axles to pick up, haul, and deliver equipment and / or materials.

Picks up, loads truck, and delivers equipment and / or materials of varied types.

Collects, loads, and unloads, with and without assistance, various types of equipment and / or materials and delivers same by truck to specified destinations.

Drives truck equipped with dump body to transport and dump loose materials such as sand, gravel, and bituminous paving material.

Receives written and/or oral assignments and drives trucks of varied types including tractor / trailers end dump trucks used.

Supplies trucks with fuel, oil, and water if need be; keeps truck, work space clean and in order; keeps records of trips.

Checks, cleans, greases, washes, and performs the required adjustments to trucks per DOT standards.

Maintains records of receipts, deliveries, fuel consumption, and mileage traveled.

Must inspect truck prior to operating for proper amounts of fuel, oil, water, and to see that tires are inflated and that lights and brakes work properly.

Must make minor emergency repairs to trucks such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, fuses, and tire chains.

When not engaged in driving a truck or other equipment, may perform other work such as repair work, laboring, or other unskilled labor/work.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the company, office, or related units, i.e., Trimble GPS.

Requirements:

   Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in driving a truck with tandem/dual rear axles and trailer.

   License:

Appointees must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated. Appointees must have current Medical Card. Appointees must have a clean driving record and pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of the methods used to operate trucks and auxiliary equipment.

Knowledge of the methods used to load, unload, and deliver various equipment and / or materials.

Ability to operate trucks and equipment being loaded such as excavators, loaders, rollers, etc. in a skilled, safe, and competent manner.

Knowledge of the methods used to clean and lubricate trucks, and of the methods used to service batteries, tires and lights.

Ability to properly load and arrange cargo and determine proper clearances, turning radius, braking distances, and distance to maintain from a preceding vehicle.

Ability to use brakes and gearshift controls in a skilled and effective manner.

Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the company, office, or related units, i.e., Trimble GPS.

Knowledge of the minor repair procedures that can be performed outside of the repair shop.

Ability to detect problems with the operation of the truck and auxiliary equipment.

Ability to service, clean, and perform minor repairs to trucking equipment.

Date Posted

7/19/2010

Application Procedure

There are 2 parts to this process. You will be asked: Provide information regarding: fill out a form with questions like your name, qualifications, employment history, etc. In the second part you will then be asked to fill out a small assessment. This will help us get a rough idea about your skills and abilities. After we receive the completed questionnaire, we will get back to you about the position.

Company

Advanced Earthworks, Inc.