Live Bottom Truck Driver (Dickerson and Bowen)

Granite Construction; Brookhaven (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction seeks an experienced truck driver to transport aggregates, asphalt, and materials across sites. The role requires reading maps, maintaining logs, and upholding safety standards while handling liquids or packaged cargo.

You may drive with a public-address system and perform basic maintenance as needed. With a history dating back to 1922, Granite emphasizes safety, integrity, and excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• CDL Class B with Tanker endorsement or Class A CDL required.
• 1–3 years of truck driving experience.
• Ability to read and interpret road maps.
• Commitment to safety and following regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in dusty environments.

Responsibilities

• Verify load against shipping papers.
• Drive to destination using knowledge of roads and regulations.
• Prepare receipts for loads shipped.
• Collect payment for goods delivered and delivery charges.
• Maintain truck log according to regulations.
• May operate vehicle with PA system for announcements.
• Load and unload truck as needed.
• Inspect truck equipment and supplies for safety and readiness.
• Perform routine roadside repairs when necessary.

Skills

Read maps

Safety mindset

Dusty environments

Follow schedules

Distance/weight judgment

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class B with Tanker endorsement or Class A CDL

Job description

Dickerson & Bowen - Paving the way for growth and development since 1947 D&B is a leading provider of aggregates, asphalt and asphalt paving services in central and southern Mississippi. D&B operates four asphalt plants and two active sand and gravel plants and is a natural extension to our recently established Southeast platform, further strengthening our vertically integrated footprint.

General Summary

Drives truck with ability to transport materials in liquid or packaged form and personnel to and from specified destinations, such as railroad stations, plants, residences, offices, or within industrial yards. This Driver must be capable of moving equipment, hauling drill cuttings and/or fluids in a safe and professional manner.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Verifies load against shipping papers.
• Drives truck to destination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and roads in area.
• 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 through city streets to broadcast announcements over 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.

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Certification Class B CDL with Tanker endorsement or Class A CDL required.

Work Experience

1 to 3 yrs. experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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

Physically, workers must be able to:

• 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

We have committed to leading the highway construction and aggregate industries by rewarding our most valuable resource... our employees! It is the policy Dickerson & Bowen Company not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and sexual orientation), national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because he or she is a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements for this job are subject to modification by Dickerson & Bowen Company and their designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-hire drug testing. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Granite Construction

Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long-standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery.

At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values.

In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate.

You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award-winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement and you’ll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.