Truck Driver

Hinds County, Mississippi; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinds County, Mississippi seeks a truck driver to operate tandem-axle trucks, hauling gravel, dirt, and asphalt. Work must comply with state traffic laws and include reporting maintenance needs to a supervisor. Position emphasizes safe operation with minimal direct supervision.

Requirements include a High School diploma/GED, a valid Class A CDL in good standing, and a clean record (no serious tickets or DWI/DUI in specified periods). Pre-employment drug/alcohol testing is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Class A (commercial) driver’s license in good standing.
• No serious tickets or accidents in last 5 years.
• No DWI/DUI in last 10 years.
• 2+ years’ commercial driving experience driving a tandem axle truck.

Responsibilities

• Hauls gravel from gravel pit to work site.
• Picks up asphalt at plants and delivers to work sites.
• Hauls dirt from work sites to dumping location.
• Inspects equipment for proper operating conditions.
• Informs supervisor when routine maintenance or repair is required.
• Performs inspections on equipment to insure proper operating conditions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe driving

No tickets last 5 years

No DWI/DUI last 10 years

2+ years tandem axle experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Class A CDL

Job description

Summary

This work involves operation of large trucks with tandem axles. The incumbent is responsible for safe operation of vehicles. Materials hauled include gravel, dirt, or asphalt. Operation of the vehicle must be within accordance to state traffic laws. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that preventive and repair maintenance is conducted on the equipment through notification of the employee’s supervisor. The incumbent carries out these duties in a manner that does not require continuous and direct supervision by the immediate supervisor.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The following are examples of work performed for positions in this job class and are not intended to reflect the essential functions of any one position. The essential functions of each individual position are determined and maintained by each individual department.

Hauls gravel from gravel pit to work site.

Picks up asphalt at plants and delivers to work sites.

Hauls dirt from work sites to dumping location.

Inspects equipment for proper operating conditions.

Informs supervisor when routine maintenance or repair is required.

Performs inspections on equipment to insure proper operating conditions.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma/GED required

Class A (commercial) driver’s license in good standing

No serious tickets or accidents in last 5 years

No DWI/DUI in last 10 years

2+ years’ commercial driving experience driving a tandem axle truck

Pre-Employment Drug/Alcohol Testing Required

Terms of Employment

This is a non-exempt position.

This is an At-Will employment position

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Hinds County to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hinds County prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts Hinds County’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by law.

Starting Salary

$28,058

Job Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled