CDL Dump Truck Driver - Columbia, SC

Mission

Reeves Construction Company is currently seeking an individual for the position of Tri Axle Dump Truck Driver based out of Columbia, SC location. The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip inspection checklist on equipment such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
• Be knowledgeable about Department of Transportation rules and regulations  for transporting goods and equipment.
• Be knowledgeable about Department of Transportation rules and regulations for driver logs, as well as weigh bills and fuel tickets.
• Must have the ability to operate the vehicle safely on the plant yard and in traffic situations and follow the policies and procedures of the company.
• Will perform non driving duties as assigned by the superintendent.
• Must perform all duties in accordance to company safety standards.
   

Experience and/or Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• Minimum 3 years of related experience and/or training.
   

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (able to drive a manual is a plus).
• Must be able to work days and nights. 
• Must be able to work some Saturdays (as needed).
• Must meet all DOT requirements for CDL drivers, including the DOT physical exam.

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.

• Must be able to climb onto and up and down a vehicle several times a day.
• Must be able to sit in a vehicle and operate it for several hours without stopping.
• Must withstand vibration from truck, road, and job site conditions as well as noise from the truck engine, other equipment and other traffic.
• Must be able to use arms, hands, and feet in repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform light manual duties, such as sweeping debris and rocks out of the truck bed or trailer, handle tarpaulins, tailgate chains, binders, and binding chains.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and signal with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employees must have 20/40 vision, either naturally or with corrective lenses. Hearing should be excellent or corrected by audio device.

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 regularly is exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w/company match.

**Drug-Free Workplace**
**E-Verify Participating Company**