CDL Truck Driver & Heavy Equipment Operator

Dougherty County Commission; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 26,318 - 32,167; Full time

Job summary

The Dougherty County Public Works department seeks a Truck Driver in Albany, GA. The role focuses on safe operation of medium to heavy equipment and transportation of materials to and from work sites, with regular pre-trip inspections and log maintenance.

Required are a High School Diploma or GED and CDL, plus one year of driving/truck operation experience. This full-time position offers benefits and environment aligned with county safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of specialized training in truck driving.
• One year of experience operating trucks or related heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drives trucks, backhoes, front-end loaders, flatbed trucks, and dump trucks; operates chain saws.
• Transports construction and demolition materials such as stone, gravel, sand, and limbs to and from work sites.
• Maintains log of work performed; contents of delivery, destination of loads, and amount of time used.
• Performs pre-trip vehicle inspection as preventive maintenance; reports malfunctions.
• Assists in loading materials and redirects traffic as needed; reports vehicle defects, accidents, or damage.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

One year of specialized truck driving training

One year vehicle/equipment operation experience

Job description

The Dougherty County Public Works department seeks a Truck Driver in Albany, GA. The role focuses on safe operation of medium to heavy equipment and transportation of materials to and from work sites, with regular pre-trip inspections and log maintenance.

Required are a High School Diploma or GED and CDL, plus one year of driving/truck operation experience. This full-time position offers benefits and environment aligned with county safety standards.