CDL Truck Driver

County of Blair; Hollidaysburg (Blair County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Blair is seeking a CDL truck driver to operate dump trucks, snow plows, and construction vehicles to serve County roads and bridges. Responsibilities include deliveries, cargo handling, and log maintenance, with strict adherence to safety protocols and traffic rules.

Qualified candidates will hold a High School diploma or GED, a Class A CDL and a PA license, and at least 1 year of related experience. English literacy and knowledge of PA transport regulations are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Active CDL Class A license and PA driver's license with clean record.
• Minimum one year of direct experience operating commercial and large vehicles.
• Ability to communicate in English and read traffic signs.
• Knowledge of Pennsylvania transport regulations and basic vehicle maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain CDL-heavy vehicles including dump trucks and snow plow.
• Load, unload, and deliver cargo; monitor logs and mileage.
• Inspect vehicles and safety equipment; perform minor on-road repairs.
• Maintain grounds, roads, and bridges; perform snow/ice removal and debris cleanup.
• Be available for call-back, extended shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

CDL Class A

Heavy vehicle operation

English communication

Safety regulations awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The CDL truck driver operates commercial and large vehicles, dump trucks, snow plow, and common construction vehicles to make deliveries, complete assignments, and maintain County-owned roads and bridges.

Essential duties include monitoring loading and unloading of cargo; picking up and delivering cargo; inspecting vehicles and safety equipment operated to ensure working condition; maintaining log of activities and mileage; observing safety protocols and traffic laws; maintaining grounds, roads, and bridges in clean and orderly manner via mowing, pruning, removing snow and ice, trimming, and weeding; performing minor pest management; fertilizing lawns; ensuring plant upkeep; removing debris from catch basins, culverts, ditches, and drains; removing litter and debris from roadways; completing service requests; and must be available to work call-back, emergency call-out, extended shifts, as well as evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED; active commercial driver's license for heavy vehicles (Class A) and active Pennsylvania driver's license clear of ineligible infractions; minimum of one year's directly related work experience in the operation of commercial and large vehicles, construction equipment, and maintenance work equipment; English language skills sufficient to communicate clearly with customers, understand operating manuals, and read traffic signs; knowledge of Pennsylvania transport regulations; and knowledge of vehicles operated and their parts sufficient to handle minor repairs on the road.

Competitive benefits package starts first of the month following 30 workdays and includes 90% employer-paid PPO health with prescription and vision components, defined benefit pension plan, defined contribution plan, sick time, life insurance, 14 paid holidays, and ample time-off provisions. Starting wage is $21.38/hour for a 40-hour workweek.

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