CDL Truck Driver

Job Title:                  CDL Truck Driver    

Department:            District #3 

Reports To:              District Roadway Supervisor/Foreman  

FLSA Status:           Non-exempt  

Prepared By:           Human Resources

Approved By:          Commissioner, Tracey Rider

 
SUMMARY:  Primarily drives a belly dump semi and tandem dump truck to haul materials or equipment from one location to another.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains regular attendance at work and is consistently on-time to the work site.
• Participates in such road surface repair duties such as patching, grading, chipping, sealing, and other related repairs and maintenance.
• Includes operating specialized equipment needed to complete such repairs and maintenance. 
• Report signs and supports needing replacement or repair. 
• Checks for proper functioning of the equipment during operation and makes needed adjustments; performs preventative maintenance on equipment, including operation pre check for proper fluids and lubricants. 
• May work independently or in conjunction with other workers and equipment while on construction projects.
• Familiar with and ability to follow all DOT regulations as well as state and local regulations  and follow company safety policies.
• Other duties and task as assigned and needed. Including, but not limited to emergencies requiring 24 hours on call status.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  This job has no supervisory responsibilities.   

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  

Will be required to utilize basic skills, knowledge, and abilities acquired prior to assuming the duties of this position with specialized skills developed through experience on the job.  Required to attend job safety training and exercise appropriate standard on job site. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year of satisfactory, full-time paid employment as a truck driver.    

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to apply critical thinking skills and common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with most day-to-day problems in the workplace.     

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  Must possess a valid Oklahoma Commercial Driver’s License and a good driving record.       

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; and vibration.  The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock.   The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

SAFETY:   The employee shall be knowledgeable about, and follow Oklahoma County's safety policies and procedures. They should immediately report (i.e. during current shift) any accidents, unusual occurrences, or any other safety-related issues to their supervisor.

NOTE: The omission of specific statements or duties listed above does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Canadian County government and the employee, and is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

EEO: An Equal Opportunity Employer