Truck Driver

Hinds County Public Works; KwaMaqoma; On-site; ZAR 382,000 - 516,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinds County Public Works is seeking a skilled truck operator to manage the hauling of gravel, asphalt and dirt to project sites. The role emphasizes safe operation, adherence to traffic laws, and proactive equipment maintenance with supervision as needed.

The incumbent will inspect vehicles, report maintenance needs, and perform other duties as assigned in an at-will, non-exempt position. Starting salary is displayed with benefits described in the job posting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Class A commercial driver's license in good standing.
• No serious tickets or accidents in the last 5 years.
• No DWI/DUI in the last 10 years.
• At least 2 years of commercial driving experience with tandem-axle trucks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Tandem axle truck driving

Commercial driver's license (Class A)

Safe driving practices

Education

High school diploma/GED

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

• 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