Truck Driver

Job Description

JOB TITLE:                               Truck Driver

COMPANY:                             Leisnoi Diversified Services, Inc.

LOCATION:                             Mississippi Phosphate

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:         Full-Time Regular

REPORTS TO:                          Project Manager

FLSA STATUS:                         Non-Exempt, SCA       

Position Summary

The Truck Driver is responsible for completing tasks in a timely and effective manner.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to:

• Must be able to obey and following applicable traffic laws
• Secures cargo and proly arranges and balances it within the vehicle
• Maintains a detailed log of working hours in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Ensures any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving
• Complies with truck driving rules and regulations
• Reports defects, accidents and violations
• Performs daily maintenance of truck (refueling, cleaning, etc.)
• Performs pre- and post-trip vehicle inspection reports
• Records cargo deliveries
• Assists co-workers with construction projects as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in heavy/highway construction work
• Knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse outdoor field conditions
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with all staff levels
• Ability to use equipment and hand tools properly and safely
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency

• Must be 21 years of age or older

• Valid Drivers License
• Clean Driving Record
• Must pass a drug screen/physical
• Minimum of one year experience driving at a construction site

Work Context

• Valid Drivers License
• Clean Driving Record
• Minimum of two years experience driving at a construction site
• Current commercial driver’s license (CDL) prefered

Physical Demands

• Individuals must have the ability to lift 50 pounds.  Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of workday and capability to move within the field.  Any person in this position needs the ability to operate any field equipment used within the Construction Industry. There is a requirement to traverse multiple terrain types in outdoor weather conditions along with the ability to position self in a stoop, kneel, or crouch position.  Individuals must be able to wear full construction PPE. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  The employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Leisnoi is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Leisnoi considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, family responsibility, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran’s status or any other legal protected status.  Pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43,U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq. and federal contractual requirements, Leisnoi corporation may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to Leisnoi Shareholders and their Descendants.  EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

 Closing Date:  Open until filled