Dump Truck Driver

JOB SUMMARY

The belly dump truck driver is responsible for driving a truck equipped with bottom discharge

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Drive truck equipped with bottom discharge trailer to transport and dump loose materials such as sand, gravel, crushed rock, milled asphalt, broken concrete, grubbing, and clearing, or bituminous paving materials or earth.
• Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations
• Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers
• Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks
• Ensure compliance of all safety procedures and policies while promoting company’s safety culture
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required
• At least 3 years over the road
• Able to pass a DOT physical
• Valid class A driver’s license
• Good driving record

SKILLS / KEY COMPETENCIES

• Working knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of highways, roads, sewers, and bridges
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement when handling day to day information
• Excellent time-management skills to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities
• Ability to work cooperatively across all levels delivering on commitments – results oriented
• Ability to complete work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure to meet department targets and deadlines
• Ability to work non-routine hours, when necessary
• Ability and willingness to travel as required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work outdoors, exposed to heat and humidity, cold and rain, and around heavy traffic areas
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Ability to operate job related tools
• Constantly perform repeating motions that may include feet, leg, wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Work that includes moving and/or lifting objects up to 50 pounds, carry at least 30 pounds and up to 150 pounds with help

Bay Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer