Truck Driver

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

Salary$29,243.00 AnnuallyLocationAlbany, GAJob TypeFULL-TIME CLASSIFIEDJob Number2026-66DepartmentDougherty County Public WorksOpening Date07/31/2026Closing DateContinuousDescriptionThe Dougherty County Public Works department is hiring for Truck Driver. The purpose of this position is the safe and efficient operation of medium trucks to heavy equipment for transporting materials to and from work sites.This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequencesEssential TasksDrives 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 preventable maintenance; compiles equipment order to report malfunctions.Assists in loading materials; re-directs traffic as needed.Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.Follows safety standards developed by the County.Performs related work as assigned.Minimum QualificationHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent and one (1) year of specialized training in truck driving.One (1) year of experience in the operation of vehicles and equipment such as trucks, backhoes, front end loaders, flatbed trucks and dump trucks or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Supplemental InformationPhysical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment): Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.Involves routine and frequent exposure to:o Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.o Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.o Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.o Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.o Traffic; Moving machinery.Special Certifications And Licenses:Must possess and maintain a valid state commercial driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.PLEASE PROVIDE COPIES OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT, DRIVER’S LICENSE, DEGREE(S) AND/OR CERTIFICATE(S). RESUMES ARE RECOMMENDED AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION BUT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance: Dougherty County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.Standard Clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.Essential Safety Functions: It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.Supplemental Information:Application Deadline: This announcement is open continuous to qualified applicants until no longer posted. Consideration for actual vacancies will be on an as needed basis.SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT MUST PASS A DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL SCREENING AND PASS BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.DOUGHERTY COUNTY HAS A NO SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE GEORGIA SMOKE FREE AIR ACT OF 2005.DOUGHERTY COUNTY PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.E Q U A L O P P O R T U N I T Y E M P L O Y E R