Live Bottom Truck Driver (Dickerson and Bowen)

Dickerson & Bowen - Paving the way for growth and development since 1947

D&B is a leading provider of aggregates, asphalt and asphalt paving services in central and southern Mississippi. D&B operates four asphalt plants and two active sand and gravel plants and is a natural extension to our recently established Southeast platform, further strengthening our vertically integrated footprint. 

General Summary

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 experience

Certification

• Class B CDL with Tanker endorsement or Class A CDL required.

Work Experience

• 1 to 3 yrs. experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Workers should be able to:

• Read and interpret road maps

• Practice good safety habits

• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings

• Follow instructions and meet set standards for hauling and scheduling

• Judge distances and weights accurately

• Make decisions based on verifiable standards.

Physically, workers must be able to:

• Stoop, bend, and crouch

• Use hands, arms, and legs fully

• See well (either naturally or with correction)

• Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

We have committed to leading the highway construction and aggregate industries by rewarding our most valuable resource... our employees! 

It is the policy Dickerson & Bowen 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.

The 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 Dickerson & Bowen 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.