Road Crew – CDL Driver

JOB OPPORTUNITY BULLETIN

Posting Date: October 2, 2026

Date Posting Will Close:   Open until Filled

Job Title:  CDL Driver

Location/Department:  Road Department

Position Summary:  See Attached Job Description

This job description is not intended and should not be considered to be a complete list of all duties, skills, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reasonable outline of those principal job elements essential in maintaining related position. The job description is not a contract, the County reserves the right to modify job descriptions at any time.

JOB DESCRIPTION

 JOB TITLE:            CDL Driver

DEPARTMENT:   Road Department

REPORTS TO:       Foreman and Assistant Road Manager

STATUS:                 Full-Time, Non-Exempt

SUMMARY: The CDL Driver operates commercial motor vehicles and other assigned equipment to transport materials, equipment, and supplies for the construction, repair, and maintenance of Lamar County roads, bridges, drainage systems, and related infrastructure. This position is responsible for safely operating assigned vehicles, performing required inspections, maintaining accurate records, and assisting Road Department crews with related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely operate dump trucks, tractor-trailers, water trucks, flatbed trucks, and other assigned commercial motor vehicles.
• Transport dirt, gravel, asphalt, equipment, debris, supplies, and other materials to and from County worksites.
• Load, secure, transport, and unload materials and equipment in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and document vehicle or equipment conditions.
• Immediately report mechanical problems, safety concerns, damage, accidents, or needed repairs to the supervisor.
• Verify that the vehicle is safe to operate before beginning an assignment.
• Maintain required driver logs, inspection reports, delivery records, fuel records, and other documentation.
• Follow assigned routes, work orders, traffic laws, weight restrictions, and County operating procedures.
• Safely maneuver vehicles in traffic, construction zones, narrow roadways, uneven terrain, and congested worksites.
• Operate vehicle controls and attachments used to spread or discharge gravel, dirt, asphalt, water, or other materials.
• Assist with connecting, disconnecting, and securing trailers, equipment, and loads.
• Maintain the cleanliness and general condition of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Perform minor routine maintenance, such as checking fluids, tires, lights, brakes, and other safety-related components.
• Assist Road Department crews with manual labor, traffic control, debris removal, drainage work, road repairs, and other assigned activities when not actively driving.
• Set up and remove warning signs, cones, barricades, and other traffic-control devices as directed.
• Respond to emergency operations, severe weather events, road hazards, and other after-hours assignments when required.
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, coworkers, vendors, and members of the public.
• Comply with Lamar County safety policies, departmental procedures, and all applicable commercial-driver requirements.
• Wear required personal protective equipment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain a valid Mississippi Commercial Driver’s License in the classification required for the vehicles operated.
• Must possess and maintain all endorsements required for assigned vehicles, equipment, or materials.
• Must maintain an acceptable driving record consistent with County and insurance requirements.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate when required by applicable law.
• Must meet all applicable requirements for operating a commercial motor vehicle.
• Must participate in required drug and alcohol testing programs applicable to CDL employees.
• Must be able to safely enter, exit, and operate assigned commercial vehicles and equipment.
• Must be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions, work orders, safety procedures, and traffic-control directions.
• Must be available to work Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
• Overtime, emergency response, weekend, holiday, or work outside the regular schedule may be required.
• Regular and dependable attendance is an essential requirement of the position.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of safe commercial-vehicle operating practices.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and applicable commercial-driver safety requirements.
• Knowledge of pre-trip and post-trip inspection procedures.
• Knowledge of proper methods for loading, securing, transporting, and unloading materials and equipment.
• Ability to safely operate commercial vehicles in traffic, construction zones, rural areas, and adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to recognize unsafe vehicle conditions and mechanical problems.
• Ability to read road signs, maps, work orders, delivery instructions, and safety materials.
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely records.
• Ability to use good judgment and respond appropriately to traffic hazards, equipment problems, and changing work conditions.
• Ability to follow directions and complete assignments with limited supervision.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a road crew.
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers and the public.
• Basic knowledge of road construction and maintenance activities is preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is preferred.
• At least one year of experience operating commercial trucks, construction vehicles, or similar heavy equipment is preferred.
• Road construction, public works, hauling, or heavy-equipment experience is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements listed below are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly be able to:

• Sit and operate a commercial vehicle for extended periods;
• Enter and exit trucks, trailers, and equipment repeatedly throughout the workday;
• Climb steps and access vehicle beds, trailers, or equipment as necessary;
• Stand and walk on paved, unpaved, uneven, muddy, or sloped surfaces;
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, twist, push, pull, and reach;
• Use hands and feet to operate vehicle controls, tools, and equipment;
• Frequently lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Move heavier objects using assistance, team-lifting techniques, or mechanical equipment;
• Secure and release tailgates, trailer connections, chains, binders, straps, tarps, and related equipment;
• Possess sufficient near and distance vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision to safely operate vehicles and equipment;
• Distinguish traffic signals, warning lights, signs, markings, and other visual indicators;
• Hear and understand conversations, instructions, alarms, horns, equipment sounds, and approaching traffic; and
• Work for extended periods in outdoor conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed inside commercial vehicles and at outdoor road-construction and maintenance sites. The employee may regularly be exposed to:

• Heat, cold, rain, wind, humidity, and other weather conditions;
• Moving traffic, vehicles, machinery, and mechanical parts;
• Uneven terrain, roadside shoulders, ditches, and active construction areas;
• Dust, dirt, mud, fumes, exhaust, grease, asphalt, and other materials;
• Moderate to loud noise and vibration;
• Hot surfaces and materials;
• Slippery, unstable, or confined work areas; and
• Emergency or hazardous road conditions.

 Lamar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensure that all employment practices are conducted in a fair and non-discriminatory manner.