Hauling - Truck Driver - 1st shift

Hauling - Truck Driver

Job Summary  

​​The Truck Driver is responsible for operating a truck to move material between plants, warehouses, facilities, docks, or the mine in a safe manner obeying all rules and regulations set forth by the Department of Transportation including maintaining a current valid Georgia Class A Driver’s License.​ 

Job Duties 

• ​​Operate truck in a safe and efficient manner.​
• Performs pre-operational equipment checks and monitors truck performance and gauges during operation. 
• Fuels and performs routine maintenance. 
• Loads truck while staying in compliance with environmental and safety guidelines and regulations 
• Utilizes hand tools to make minor equipment adjustments. 
• Keeps areas clean and free of clutter. 
• Follows all company, state and federal safety policies, rules and regulations rules and regulations. 
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, and similar documents. 
• Other duties as assigned. 
• Must act in accordance with WE CARE, participates in improvement activities. 
  • Operate other heavy equipment utilized at the plant and in the mine after proper, documented training (excavator, tractor, dozers, haul trucks, backhoes, front-end loader, etc.) 
  • Other actions as needed to satisfy company goals, process, and procedures to uphold values and inherent to Oil-Dri. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Education:  
• Licensure/Certification:  
• Possess at least two years of driving experience. 
• Possess clean DMV record—no points in last three years. 
• Class A Driver’s license. Hazmat certification desirable. 
• Ability to safely operate trucks and heavy equipment. 
• Work Experience: 
•  Basic mechanical knowledge. 
• Knowledge of hand tools. 
• Training: 
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  
• Ability to operate and control all necessary equipment to perform job functions. 
• Carry/lift 50lbs. 
• Physical endurance to withstand heavy physical labor occasionally required of position. 
• Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE including, but not limited to: Safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment. 
• Must meet all physical requirements of the position. 

Hire Rate: $22.38 with a CDL B  or $23.76 with a CDL A