Truck Driver

Truck Driver

The 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 sequences.

Duties include:

• 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 preventable maintenance; compiles equipment order to report malfunctions.
• Assists in loading materials; re-directs traffic as needed.
• Reports vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Follows safety standards developed by the County.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High 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.

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

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.

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.