Job Information
Mississippi Lime Company Truck Driver in Vicksburg, Mississippi
Job Title: Class A CDL Truck Driver
Pay: Starting at $57,000
Why consider a career at Mississippi Lime?
Highly collaborative work environment focused on growth and innovation
Safety and sustainability are top priorities
Excellent compensation, benefits, generous perks; focused on employee wellbeing
Great development and advancement opportunities
Bring your real self to work, come grow with us!
Mississippi Lime operates the largest lime facility in the Americas and mines some of the purest limestone reserves in the world…and we just went global! The company is committed to development and employee satisfaction. Join our outstanding team!
About the Job
Inspect assigned equipment for DOT violations and unsafe issues; correct all deficiencies before operating and proceeding with loading.
Safely load product into trailer to legal weights. Properly seal trailer if required.
Remove spillage or unsecured materials before taking to highway.
Deliver product to customer being mindful not to make mess or leave unwanted items or product at customer site.
Interact with customer to ensure material was delivered in a satisfactory manner.
Address customer questions or connect customer with appropriate company representative.
Safely operate tractor and trailer up to 70 hours per week in compliance with Federal Motor Carriers Administration standards.
Understand and observe all company safety rules and DOT requirements.
Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as prescribed by the company and comply with manufacturers guidelines.
Required Qualifications
General knowledge and application of company safety rules with an emphasis on proper use of safety harness and tie-off procedures. The ability to understand and comply with DOT guidelines. Always use PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, full body harness and steel toed boots).
Basic reading and math skills, effective communication skills.
CDL with at least 1 year tank experience.
Drivers will be required to operate vehicles up to 11 hours a day and work as many as 14 hours a day. The individual will be required to work up to 70 hours per week in compliance with the Federal Motor Carriers Administration.
Preferred Qualifications
The ability to independently solve problems and work with minimal supervision.
The physical ability to work in various climates and weather conditions. While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to all types of weather conditions (rain, cold, sleet, snow, ice and heat). Employees are required to frequently bend, kneel, reach, climb, balance, use hands and fingers to operate objects, tools or controls. Likewise, employees are required to sit for long durations and utilize their hearing for surrounding obstacles, danger areas, and equipment malfunctions. The physical ability to climb up and down ladders multiple times a shift, as well as the physical ability to lift 50-100 lbs regularly.
The Fine Print
Benefits and perquisites may vary based on the nature and location of each job. Visit Mississippi Lime's website for EEO information.
About Mississippi Lime Company
Mississippi Lime Company (“MLC”), headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. These offerings bring essential performance and value to a broad range of market applications, including metals, construction, chemical synthesis, water and emissions treatment, glass, textiles, plastics, rubber, agriculture, foods and beverages. With over a century in business, MLC has built a reputation on the quality of its products and services, as well as an unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability and service. The company’s expanding global footprint includes a diversified, reliable network of production and distribution facilities in the U.S., as well as in the UK through our Singleton Birch business. For more information, visit our website.
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