Truck Driver (Lehman-Roberts)

Lehman-Roberts CompanyLehman-Roberts, a Granite Company, has been a part of the fabric of Memphis for more than 85 years. We are dedicated to the manufacturing and placement of quality hot mix asphalt along with surface mining of aggregates from our sister company Memphis Stone & Gravel. Anchoring our company's efforts are the core values of stewardship, humility, continuous improvement, and relationships. With manufacturing facilities located throughout West Tennessee and North Mississippi, we specialize in asphalt production and construction projects ranging from commercial projects to miles of interstate highway paving throughout the Mid-South.Job Title: DriverDrives truck with capacity under 3 tons 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 experienceCertification:License required.Work Experience:1 to 3 yrs. experienceKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Read and interpret road mapsPractice good safety habitsWork in dusty or dirty surroundingsFollow instructions and meet set standards for hauling and schedulingJudge distances and weights accuratelyMake decisions based on verifiable standards.Physically, workers must be able to:Stoop, bend, and crouchUse hands, arms, and legs fullySee well (either naturally or with correction)Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.What can Lehman-Roberts Co do for you?Are you interested in the opportunity to work for a company that will give you the experience needed to build your career?Would you like to learn and work with some of the best experts in the field?Do you feel a sense of pride knowing a project is built well with safety in mind?We have committed to leading the highway construction and aggregate industries by rewarding our most valuable resource... our employees! Our benefits include:Paid Vacations/ HolidaysMedical/ Dental/ Vision/ Life Insurance401K w/ Company Match and Profit SharingFlexible Spending AccountAdditional Voluntary Life Insurance and DisabilityThe 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 the Lehman-Roberts Company and/or the Memphis Stone & Gravel 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.It is the policy of Lehman-Roberts 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.Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.