CDL Dump Truck Driver

Thompson Trucking Co., Inc.

CDL DRIVER, CLASS B for Dump Trucks

Charleston Metro, Tri-County Region (Dorchester, Berkeley, Charleston Counties)

No phone calls please. No headhunter or staffing agencies. You may apply in person by appointment at 4000 Faber Place, Suite 210, North Charleston, SC 29405.

This will be a full-time position as a commercial driver which requires a minimum Class B CDL for our fleet of tri-axle dump trucks to haul construction materials to our tri-county construction sites.

General Requirements:

• Must be 21 years or older to work in the field as a driver.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather and conditions which may include, rain, heat, cold, mud, dirt, dust, humidity, loud environments, and extreme temperatures. Weather may alter your work schedule.
• Must bring and wear personal protective gear daily as specified site by site which may include hard hat, glasses, safety vest, ear plugs which will be provided by the company.
• You must provide and wear our own long pants, work rated boot and at least a 4-inch sleeve or longer.
• Must be able to reliably get to and from the jobsites on time every day in the tri-county area.
• Must be able to following verbal and written instructions in English.
• Must be able to work some evenings and weekends and overtime as needed or when required.
• Must be able to perform repetitive heavy manual labor which may include but not limited to standing for long periods of time, sitting for long periods of time, climbing, stooping, bending, twisting, kneeling, lifting heavy items repeatedly.
• Must be safety conscious and aware of your surroundings.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and ongoing quarterly testing.
• Some positions require background checks and clean driving records (as specified).
• All new hires will be on a 90-day probation.

No phone calls please. No headhunters or staffing agencies please.

Specific Requirements:

• Must be 21 years or older
• Must have a South Carolina CDL Class B at least 5 years of driving experience and at least 2 years or more with a CDL, recent verifiable experience. Experience with dump trucks is strongly preferred.
• Must have a clean 10-year MVR and we recommend that you bring that to apply in person for this position.
• Must submit to and pass a background and drug test(s) and alcohol testing, and a pre-employment DOT physical, and FMCSA queries.
• Must be able to climb in and out of truck, on and off of truck.
• Must keep neat paperwork and turn it in in a timely manner.
• Must check height for clearance prior to departure if hauling equipment.
• Safety inspections daily on your DOT regulated vehicle.
• Compliant with DOT, FMCSA and company rules and laws.
• Maintain your CDL and Medical Certifications.
• Being punctual, responsive, and respectful to directions by supervisors is essential.
• Ability to follow directions and work both with a team and independently is required.
• Ability to do repetitive manual labor in all weather is essential.
• May be exposed to vehicular traffic, caution and awareness are essential.

Typical Hours: hours may vary but typical construction is 6:00 am-4:00 pm

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, EAP, Vision, 401K with company match and Profit Sharing, Vacation and Holidays, Safety Bonus Awards