Scotty's Contracting & Stone, LLC is hiring: TS Dump Truck Driver in Leitchfield

Job Title

TS Dump Truck Driver at Scotty's Contracting & Stone, LLC

Location: Leitchfield, KY (within 60 miles of designated start and end location; drivers home each evening).

Job Summary

The Dump Truck Driver position is a highly safety-sensitive role requiring skill and attentiveness in operating tri-axle and tandem dump trucks. This role is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of materials to and from job sites, quarries, and asphalt plants. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with general labor tasks such as equipment maintenance, shoveling, sweeping, and cleaning of work areas.

Dispatched travel is within a 60-mile radius of a designated start and end location, ensuring that drivers are home each evening.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate Equipment: Safely operate tri-axle or tandem dump trucks to haul materials such as sand, gravel, crushed rock, or asphalt.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all company, state, and federal trucking laws and regulations, including weight limits, defensive driving practices, and proper load tarping.
• Follow Directions: Take direction from supervisors regarding assignments, routes, and operational procedures.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, monitor dashboard gauges, and maintain truck cleanliness; report any major issues to the Supervisor.
• Monitor Site Conditions: Stay alert to road conditions, job site hazards, and changes in assignments via CB radio communication.
• Foster Teamwork and Respect: Work professionally with co-workers, dispatchers, and site personnel to ensure efficient operations and a collaborative work environment.
• Documentation: Accurately complete and submit daily logs, truck reports, and other required documentation in compliance with company, state, and federal regulations.
• Weather Readiness: Be prepared to operate in various weather conditions while ensuring safe transport of materials.
• Physical Tasks: Perform additional tasks as needed, including keeping the truck bed clean and free of material buildup.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1 year of experience performing similar key responsibilities in commercial driving preferred.
• Certification/License:
• Must possess a valid CDL.
• Must have a current medical certificate.
• Must pass a Clearinghouse check and maintain a clean driving record.
• Additional Skills:
• Strong attention to safety and adherence to protocols.

Physical Requirements

• DOT Physical Examination: Certification from a DOT medical examiner to ensure fitness for operating heavy vehicles.
• Strength & Endurance: Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Sitting for Long Periods: Extended periods of driving (8+ hours) while maintaining alertness.
• Climbing & Balancing: Climbing in and out of the truck cab multiple times a day, often using ladders or steps.
• Manual Dexterity: Operating truck controls, levers, and tarping systems.
• Walking & Standing: Walking around job sites, inspecting the vehicle, and securing loads.
• Kneeling & Bending: Performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, checking undercarriage and tires.
• Good Vision & Hearing: Adequate vision for reading gauges, spotting hazards, and navigating traffic; hearing to communicate with site personnel and hear alarms/horns.

Candidates should be prepared to work in occasional exposure to outdoor conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, dust, and mud. They must also be available for irregular hours and overtime shifts as needed. Physical stamina is essential, as the role involves sitting, walking, climbing, and bending for extended periods.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

TS Trucking is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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